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13/01/2026

Reports out of Texas highlight a serious EHV-1 / EHM outbreak linked to a major event in Waco, with at least one horse reported euthanised and case numbers continuing to evolve across Texas and other states.
For owners, trainers, event organisers, and veterinarians, the practical takeaway is clear: early fever detection and disciplined biosecurity are the difference-makers. Fever is often the earliest, most actionable sign, well before neurologic cases declare themselves, so structured monitoring (and immediate isolation of any suspect horse) remains foundational outbreak control.
If you manage groups of horses, competition barns, training yards or transport hubs, consider how you can make monitoring more consistent with less handling. Continuous temperature monitoring technology (including our VetTrue™ / TailTab system at Epona Biotec) is designed to help teams pick up temperature change early, triage quickly, and reduce the labour burden of repeated manual checks during high-risk periods.

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Several of the cases are linked to a Texas rodeo event.

18/12/2025

Really useful, practical guidance—particularly the emphasis on regular health checks, isolating new arrivals/returning horses, and reducing unnecessary contact during an EHV outbreak.
One of the most actionable “health check” metrics in the real world is temperature, because a fever is often the earliest objective sign before more obvious clinical disease develops. This is where the VetTrue™ TailTab sensor from Epona Biotec (www.eponabiotec.com) is particularly valuable: it provides reliable, ongoing temperature monitoring with minimal handling, which is ideal when you’re managing quarantine groups, monitoring returning horses for 3–4 weeks, or trying to reduce staff traffic between barns. It also makes it much easier to spot trends early and share clear records with your veterinarian so decisions can be made quickly and confidently.

https://www.morningagclips.com/uconn-extension-provides-guidance-amid-equine-herpesvirus-outbreak/

STORRS, Conn. — In light of recent reports of equine herpesvirus (EHV) outbreaks affecting horse populations in parts of the United States, UConn Extension is...

18/12/2025

This is exactly the kind of scenario where temperature monitoring makes a real difference.
In a strangles situation, one of the earliest and most useful objective signs is a rising temperature—often before swelling or obvious nasal discharge is noticed. When you’re managing an exposure or an active outbreak, the challenge isn’t knowing what to do; it’s catching the first changes early enough to isolate fast, tighten movement control, and prioritise which horses need immediate veterinary assessment and testing.
That’s where the VetTrue™ TailTab from Epona Biotec (www.eponabiotec.com) is so useful. It provides continuous, practical temperature monitoring with minimal handling, which is ideal when you’re tracking multiple horses and trying to reduce unnecessary contact. It’s one measurement—but it’s the one that consistently drives actionable decisions in outbreak management.

https://equusmagazine.com/news/edcc-health-watch/ontario-standardbred-tests-positive-for-strangles-4?brid=wy8rg3_C_D-ujqkDlRdgMA

The horse lives in Grey County.

18/12/2025

Wearables are only valuable if they change management. Surprised there’s no mention of VetTrue™ by Epona Biotec (www.eponabiotec.com)—continuous temperature monitoring is low-noise, high-value, and often the earliest objective sign of disease. Sometimes one good metric beats twenty pretty dashboards.

https://horsesport.com/magazine/tack-equipment/whats-what-wearable-horse-tech/

Wearable tech for horses and riders is constantly evolving and can offer training insights, health and safety monitoring, and more.

17/12/2025

One of the simplest and most practical equine wearables available is the TailTab from Epona Biotec. It is inexpensive and accurate, making it ideal for continuous temperature monitoring in sick horses, tracking response to antibiotics and NSAIDs, and detecting early signs of infection during outbreaks such as EHV-1. Learn more at www.eponabiotec.com

https://thehorse.com/1141461/horse-care-goes-high-tech/?brid=IEC8lXSxj0twv2M21kMmFw

High-tech horse care, including biometric sensors and other technologies, are reshaping how we monitor horse health and performance.

17/12/2025

Do you know what's even easier?

Strong advice in this article: letting horses lower their heads in transit is a simple, evidence-based way to reduce shipping-fever risk.
To make it even more effective, add continuous temperature monitoring—because fever is often the earliest reliable red flag, and it’s easy to miss between spot checks. VetTrue™ from Epona Biotec (www.eponabiotec.com) gives early, real-time fever detection so you can act fast and get your vet involved sooner.

https://equusmagazine.com/horse-care/an-easy-way-to-prevent-shipping-fever?brid=lDCEiLNrQ32JvLAGz8Q-RA

Research suggests that there's a surprisingly simple way to reduce your horse's risk of developing transport-related pleuropneumonia.

09/12/2025

EHV-1 Cases Rising Across the U.S. – Early Detection Saves Horses

A serious EHV-1 outbreak is spreading across multiple states, and horse owners everywhere are being urged to step up their biosecurity. The very first sign of infection is usually a fever — often before any other symptoms appear.
But here’s the challenge:
Re**al temperature checks once or twice a day can easily miss the early spikes that matter most.
The VetTrue™ System from Epona Biotec offers an easier, safer way. This small, disposable TailTab sensor continuously monitors your horse’s temperature and sends updates straight to your phone. It’s the simplest and most effective way to catch early fever changes and react quickly.
If your horses have travelled, been to events, or interacted with others recently, now is the time to be extra vigilant.
Early detection = early action = safer horses.

Learn more: www.eponabiotec.com

23/11/2025

EHV Outbreaks

The following guidance for isolation and monitoring should be implemented:

1. Exposed horses should be isolated for 21 days after the last known exposure.
2. Appropriate isolation includes restricted access to other horses and avoiding the sharing of equipment or personnel.
3. Monitor horses twice daily for:
(a) Elevated temperature (above 101.5°F).
(b) Respiratory signs (nasal discharge, coughing).
(c) Clinical signs consistent with EHM (neurologic symptoms including inability to stand, difficulty walking, lethargy, and urine dribbling).
4. Maintain a log of temperatures and clinical signs.

https://www.morningagclips.com/equine-herpes-virus-outbreak-alert-issued-for-colorado-horse-owners/

BROOMFIELD, Colo. -- The Colorado State Veterinarian’s Office is actively monitoring an outbreak of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) in Texas and Oklahoma. EHV-1 is a...

23/11/2025

In the face of the current deadly EHV outbreak in tha States, this 2021 article by Epona Biotec details some practical biosecurity measures for horse properties:

https://eponabiotec.com/high-tech-temperature-monitoring-in-the-management-of-infectious-disease-outbreaks/

VetTrue by Epona Biotec High-Tech Temperature Monitoring in the Management of Infectious Disease Outbreaks -

22/11/2025

https://www.usef.org/media/press-releases/ehv-1-update-biosecurity-reminders-from-us

Twice daily temperature monitoring made easy with real-time temperature monitoring from Epona Biotec.

As of November 21, the EHV-1 outbreak does not involve USEF-licensed events, but this is a good time to review your biosecurity protocols

23/09/2025

https://equusmagazine.com/news/edcc-health-watch/2-florida-horses-confirmed-positive-for-strangles

Has your horse been exposed to a highly contagious respiratory disease? Monitor its temperature closely with the VetTrue™ System from Epona Biotec

Two Florida horses, located in Marion and Alachua counties, have tested positive for strangles.

23/09/2025

Monitoring the temperature of a horse is crucial to ensure the early signs of shipping fever are detected. The VetTrue™ System from Epona Biotec was designed just for this.

Prevention is far preferable to treatment when it comes to this potentially deadly form of pneumonia. Here’s how you can protect your horse.