A disease event is currently under investigation involving the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows presenting with decreased feed intake and significantly reduced milk production. WADDL as a USDA National Animal Health Laboratory Network Tier 1 laboratory is actively involved in the response to this incident. To date, confirmed cases are […]
Allan Pessier has been named the recipient of the 2024 Luminary Award by the Northwest Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation.
It is suspected that wild bird exposure led to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A H5N1 infected cattle in Texas and Kansas. A Michigan dairy reported HPAI in their herd after cattle were moved from a state that had reported HPAI in cattle. There are presumptive positive cases in three other states. The recommendations here […]
The primary goal of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in a clinical setting is to assist veterinarians in optimal antimicrobial selection for their case. This may be done as part of individual patient management or applied to a population, like a herd or flock. Outside of individual case management, AST is used for antibiogram development to […]
A disease event is currently under investigation involving the detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows presenting with decreased feed intake and significantly reduced milk production.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Detections in Livestock | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (usda.gov) Avian influenza continues to be detected in Washington State. See our Avian Influenza FAQ for more information. Avian Influenza | Washington State Department of Agriculture Avian Influenza: An Update for Veterinarians
WADDL is pleased to announce that we are now offering shippers with supplies to maintain specimen integrity and for safe transportation of your diagnostic specimen to our laboratory.
Our range of bovine disease diagnostic panels has been thoughtfully developed to cover the most prevalent and challenging conditions in cattle herds today.
We are excited to announce the expansion of our testing services to include an array of Virus Neutralization (VN) and Indirect Immunofluorescence (IFA) serology tests for companion animals. These tests are essential for assessing the immunity status of your beloved pets, ensuring their overall health and well-being. We now offer a comprehensive selection of VN […]