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.
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 […]
Producers and veterinarians exporting aquatic animals internationally must use USDA-APHIS approved laboratories to conduct their certification testing. WADDL’s Aquatic Health Laboratory is approved by USDA-APHIS to conduct diagnostic testing in support of export health certification of aquaculture species. Why perform health certification testing for international export at WADDL? Producers across the United States use WADDL […]
Producers moving fish between states are often required to test their fish for pathogens of concern. WADDL’s Aquatic Health Laboratory performs high-quality fish health certification testing for clients that meets the testing methods required by state fish health regulators. Why perform fish health certification testing at WADDL? Producers across the United States use WADDL for […]
Clients not only receive high-quality test results tailored to aquatic species when they test with WADDL, they also are able to consult WADDL’s team of veterinarians and veterinary pathologists who have production, clinical, and diagnostic experience working with aquatic species.