The quarantine at the University of Tennessee Veterinary Medical Center (UTVMC) prompted by the admission of a confirmed case of neurologic equine herpesvirus (EHV-1) has been lifted, according to a statement from the hospital released today (Sept. 30).

"The Equine Hospital at the UT Veterinary Medical Center ended its 14 day quarantine (seven day state-mandated quarantine followed by our seven day self-imposed quarantine) at 8:00 this morning," the statement read. "The hospital is now open and fully functional."

All the horses and camelids residing in the hospital during the quarantine have tested negative for EHV-1 and will be permitted to leave the hospital today, the statement said.

"Owners of horses that were in the hospital as outpatients when the index arrived and traveled to their respective stables prior to the definitive diagnosis have not reported any fevers or signs of neurologic disease in those patients," the statement continued. "To our knowledge, there have been no new cases of EHV-1 reported in the area