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: Call WADDL at 509-335-9696, to notify them that […]
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 […]
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.
Our range of bovine disease diagnostic panels has been thoughtfully developed to cover the most prevalent and challenging conditions in cattle herds today.
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.
This video explains how to collect samples for Piscirickettsia salmonis tissue imprint examination Collection Materials: Glass microscope slides Clean forceps Gauze Alcohol and flame Slide storage container Procedure: Use clean forceps to gently dab a pea-sized fresh kidney sample onto a sterile gauze pad to remove excess blood/fluid; if there is too much blood/fluid on […]
What is it? Piscirickettsia salmonis is a bacterium that causes piscirickettsiosis. This disease can cause high mortality in salmon that live in a marine environment. It is a pathogen of concern for many international fish health regulatory authorities, and it is common to test fish for this bacterium as part of export certification testing. P. […]
What is it? Aeromonas salmonicida is a bacterium that causes the disease commonly referred to as “furunculosis” in fish. This disease can cause high mortality, particularly in salmon/trout and koi. It is a pathogen of concern for many state and international fish health regulatory authorities, and it is common to test fish for this bacterium […]
WADDL will now be offering two options for aquatic histopathology testing. Clients can choose Aquatic Histopathology, Urgent with a 7-business day turnaround time for high-priority diagnostic cases or Aquatic Histopathology, Standard with a 28-day turnaround time for routine submissions. This is reflected in our updated Aquatic Health Accession Form. This new system will allow WADDL […]
