11/20/2025
The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) is aware of the recent and ongoing EHV-1 (equine herpesvirus 1) outbreak in Texas characterized by rapid onset of neurologic disease in horses. At this time, we are following Texas Animal Health Commission guidance that most importantly includes the cessation of all travel with horses to avoid the risk of exposure until this outbreak is over. Concerned owners should monitor their horses twice daily for a fever of greater than 101.5F and consult their veterinarian early if they suspect their horse is sick.
The VMTH is open, and we are taking extra precautions with all current and incoming patients. All patients will be screened prior to and again upon arrival to develop the best care and treatment plan for each patient. For any horse with a history of exposure or currently exhibiting neurologic disease, prior authorization is required prior to the horse being transported to the Large Animal Teaching Hospital by calling 979-845-3541.
For EHV-1 consultations, our internal medicine specialists are available to speak with our veterinary partners to support the community in whatever way we can as we all manage this devastating outbreak together.
More information can be found through the Texas Animal Health Commission at tx.ag/TAHCfactsheet and Equine Disease Communication Center https://www.equinediseasecc.org/equine-herpesvirus.
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.