Equine Performance and Rehabilitation Center at UTCVM

IT's back! After a six-year hiatus, we are bringing back our wildly popular family fun event, OPEN HOUSE!

Annual Open House Returns to the UT College of Veterinary Medicine Public invited to see behind the scenes of veterinary medicine

Know before you show. Tips from our state veterinarian.

'Know Before You Show': Tennessee State Veterinarian Shares Biosecurity Tips for Livestock Shows Tennessee State Veterinarian Dr. Samantha Batey joined us with the latest on biosecurity efforts and the state’s new “Know Before You Show” initiative.

The UT Veterinary Medical Center and Diagnostic Labs will operate on regular schedules Monday, February 2. https://vetmed.tennessee.edu/weather-related-operating-updates/

If you weren't able to join the live EHV-1 Updates webinar last night, be sure to take advantage of our on-demand recording. Please remember that the situation is evolving rapidly and the best place to get up-to-date information is the Equine Disease Communication Center's website, or ask your local veterinarian!

You can find the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XzuuYmIEQY

Thank you to our speakers for joining us and providing all of this invaluable information.

**UPDATE: November 25, 2025

Due to the current Equine Herpes Virus outbreak affecting multiple states, Tennessee is instituting the following action: For any Equine being imported into the state of Tennessee, the following statement must be included on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for the animal(s): “The equine listed on this CVI have not originated from a premises that is currently under EHV quarantine and have not been comingled with EHV positive or exposed horses within the last 21 days.”

We encourage show managers to consider postponing any events or exhibitions for a minimum of 3 weeks to avoid spread of this disease by asymptomatic horses.

Please be aware that many states are changing their entry requirements for equine. You will need to contact the state of destination for the most current requirements.

For any questions, please contact the Tennessee State Veterinarian's Office at 615-837-5120.

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The Tennessee Department of Agriculture is monitoring the confirmed exposure of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) associated with the equine events in Texas and Oklahoma. At this time, no cases of EHV-1 associated with this outbreak have been identified in Tennessee.

We recommend Tennessee horses who were at the event quarantine at home and that owners monitor any potentially exposed horses for 21 days. EHV-1 can cause respiratory disease, abortion, and neurologic disease. Increase biosecurity measures and remain vigilant for neurologic signs and temperature spikes of 101.5 and above. Should these symptoms arise, work with a private veterinarian for care, and contact the State Veterinarian’s office at 615-837-5120.

Horse owners should continue to practice enhanced biosecurity at shows and events, including avoiding nose-to-nose contact with other horses, not sharing equipment such as buckets, hoses, or grooming tools, monitoring temperatures twice daily, cleaning and disinfecting trailers and tack, and isolating returning horses from the rest of the herd for several days.

There are currently no changes to entry requirements for horses coming into Tennessee or attending shows within the state. TDA will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates to this post as needed.

Barrel Futurities of America suspends Oklahoma event. Important Information Concerning Positive EHM Cases in Oklahoma

Equine Herpesvirus | Equine Disease Communication Center Equine herpesvirus (EHV) is a family of equine viruses named by numbers including EHV-1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 with EHV-1,3,4 posing the most risk for domestic horses. EHV is a common DNA virus that occurs in horse populations worldwide. The two most common species are EHV-1 and EHV-4.

Thank you! https://give.utk.edu/schools/UniversityofTennesseeKnoxville/big-orange-give/pages/colleges/vet-med?a=10820588

What a coincidence! UT’s Mic Nite on the same day as Big Orange Give. Dr. Ursini was scheduled to speak months ago. Her topic? You got it! She shared Seven’s story with a packed house of UT faculty from across campus. Not lying when I saw a gentleman wipe tears from his eyes. If you’d like to give to the Baby Seven endowed scholarships Katie Van Slyke set up, please visit https://bigorangegive.utk.edu/vet-med

https://thehorse.com/1138675/tennessee-horse-tests-positive-for-eee-3/

Tennessee Horse Tests Positive for EEE One horse in Bedford County, Tennessee, was euthanized after contracting EEE.