What is chronic wasting disease? Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a deadly neurological disorder that affects North American cervids, including white-tailed deer, mule deer, elk, and moose. This disease is classified as a transmissible spongiform encephalopathy (TSE), a condition caused by malformed proteins known as prions. There is currently no cure or a vaccine for […]
Per Federal Order, negative Influenza A virus PCR results from a NAHLN laboratory is required 7 days prior to movement. WADDL is a NAHLN laboratory and will ensure result turnaround time within 3 days of the lab receiving the samples. How to submit for bovine HPAI testing: Prior to submitting samples for bovine HPAI testing, […]
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.
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 […]
Virus Neutralization (VN) testing is a vital tool in bovine health diagnostics. It enables the identification of antibodies against specific viruses in cattle serum.
We are transitioning to a new Cremation Service as our previous provider is no longer able to offer cremations as of 7/18/2023. We hope to be able to offer the new service in the next week or two. We apologize for the disruption and appreciate your patience as we transition. Feel free to contact us at […]
New Accession Form & Aquatic Health Certificate Fee Please check out the new Aquatic Health Accession Form that is now available on our website. It has been updated to more clearly document submitted specimens and now has options to choose different billing and reporting recipients. In addition, there is a new box at the top […]