New Test for Piscirickettsia salmonis
This test screens pooled kidney samples. for P.salmonis by PCR.
Health Topics
Myxobolus cerebralis sample collection
How to collect samples for Whirling Disease testing.
Pepsin-Trypsin Digestion (PTD) for Myxobolus cerebralis testing
Certification testing to screen fish for M. cerebralis before export or stocking almost always requires following methodology from the American Fisheries Society-Fish Health Section Blue Book’s USFWS/AFS-FHS Standard Procedures for Aquatic Animal Health Inspections.
Myxobolus cerebralis, “Whirling Disease”
Frequently asked questions about Myxobolus cerebralis.
FAQ: Clinically Normal Lactating Cows for Interstate Movement Testing Cattle for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI)
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, […]
Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in dairy cows
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 […]
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
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 […]
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza detected in Dairy Cattle
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’s Bovine Diagnostics: Precision and Reliability for Veterinary Practices
Our range of bovine disease diagnostic panels has been thoughtfully developed to cover the most prevalent and challenging conditions in cattle herds today.
Understanding Bovine Respiratory Disease Serologic Tests: Protecting Your Cattle Herd’s Health
This comprehensive panel is designed to provide immunologic and disease surveillance insights into the health of your cattle herd, offering timely and accurate results that can help safeguard your livestock investment.