A complete, veterinarian-aligned EHV-1 quarantine and biosecurity protocol for barns and stables. Learn how to set up isolation areas, manage exposed horses, disinfect stalls and trailers, monitor temperatures, restrict visitors, and prevent virus spread during the 2025 outbreak.
Fever is the earliest and most important warning sign of EHV-1 infection—often appearing before any visible symptoms. This guide breaks down the full symptom progression, including respiratory, neurological, and reproductive signs, and explains exactly when to isolate your horse and call the veterinarian.
A fast-moving neurological EHV-1 outbreak linked to major Texas barrel racing events has spread across eight states, with 34 confirmed cases and multiple fatalities. This guide explains exactly how EHV-1 spreads—through air, contact, equipment, water, and people—and the protocols every horse owner must follow to stay safe.
A rapidly spreading EHV-1 outbreak linked to a major Texas barrel race has now affected horses in at least seven states, triggering quarantines, travel restrictions, and event cancellations. Here’s the full timeline, symptoms to watch for, and the biosecurity steps veterinarians say horse owners must take now.
