11/21/2025
Our crew has been working round the clock to help during this terrible outbreak. We are so lucky to have the 2nd facility so we can continue our day to day operations and still help those in need ๐๐ป
โ๏ธ Outlaw Equine Biosecurity Notice โ EHV-1 Outbreak Operations Update
Due to the recent Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) outbreak, Outlaw Equine is operating as two completely separate and independent facilities to maintain the highest level of biosecurity and ensure patient safety.
๐ฅ Facility Separation
Main Hospital โ Closed Herd
The main hospital is functioning as a closed herd, including:
โข Outlaw Stallion Station & Reproduction Center/ Mare Barn/ Stallion Barn/ Collection Center
โข Rehabilitation Center: swimming pool, water walker, walker, cold saltwater chamber, and all other rehab modalities in use for in-house patients (not currently accepting haul in patients)
โข Main Clinic Hospital & ICU for non-EHV emergencies such as; colic, trauma, lacerations, and other medical emergencies
๐ท Isolation Facility โ Across the Street
A fully separate facility for:
โข Suspect-positive, exposed, or incoming horses from all over Texas
โข Independent staff, barn crew, feed crew, and equipment
โข Strict PPE, cleaning, disinfection, and temperature-monitoring protocols
โข No commingling with main hospital horses or personnel is permitted
This dual-facility system allows Outlaw Equine to continue care when many equine hospitals are unable to accept EHV-suspect cases.
๐ฆ Stall Sanitation Protocol
Each stall in the isolation facility is cleaned using:
โข High-temperature steam cleaning at over 200ยฐF
โข Complete pressure washing of all surfaces
โข Veterinary-grade disinfectants
โข Documented drying time prior to next patient
This restores each stall to a biosecure state and minimizes environmental infectious load.
๐ฉบ Diagnostic Protocols for Incoming Horses
All horses entering isolation receive:
Testing:
โข Rapid stall-side EHV test (approx. 1 hour in house testing)
โข Off site lab tested PCR (nasal swab & blood) to TVMDL or IDEXX
โข Coordination with TAHC
Medical Intake:
โข Full physical exam & neurological evaluation
โข Baseline blood work and diagnostics (patient specific)
Recommended Testing Window:
โข 2โ4 days post-exposure, or 2โ5 days if timing is uncertain
โข Immediate testing if clinical signs are present
๐ Treatment Protocols
Exposed, asymptomatic horses with negative tests:
โข Lysine, Ultimate Oil, Vitamin E & Selenium, probiotics
โข Strict temperature monitoring (logged twice daily)
Horses with clinical signs or positive tests:
โข Antivirals: Acyclovir or Valacyclovir
โข Supportive care: Lysine, Ultimate Oil, Vitamin E & Selenium, electrolytes, IV fluids
โข Monitoring & nursing: bladder/re**al care, neurological checks, IV catheters
โข NSAIDs & subcutaneous heparin for severe cases
๐ Off-Site & At-Home Options
โข On-farm testing: nasal swabs, physical exams, temperature monitoring
โข At-home treatment: guided by veterinarian with medications and follow-up instructions
โข Optional off-label ivermectin therapy: under veterinary supervision/ recommendation only
๐ Client Requirements & Biosecurity Expectations
โข Call ahead, even for emergencies
โข Temperature checks upon arrival
โข Risk-based rapid testing prior upon entry
โข Main hospital remains closed herd; routine work limited unless medically necessary
โข Isolation facility operates for suspect, positive, or symptomatic horses, as well as quarantined emergencies
๐๐ป Why Outlaw Equine Can Continue Care
Outlaw Equineโs dual, fully separated facilities with dedicated staff, strict biosecurity and compliance, on-site rapid testing, and ample antiviral supplies allow safe, responsible care during this outbreakโprotecting both current patients and incoming horses.
