The AHDC uses the ELISA test as the default test for EIA. This decision was based on user demand and faster test turnaround time.

The AHDC will only perform the EIA AGID test when:

Caprine feces can now be tested for Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis using PCR for faster and more accurate results. Results are provided in 7-10 business days. If STAT testing is...

Two separate cases of abortion due to listeriosis were diagnosed in New York State. One occurred in an Angus cow and the other in a Nubian milking goat. Neither farm reported neurologic signs in...

The NYS Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has isolated Salmonella Group C2 from cultures submitted from 4 different horse farms in either New Jersey or Pennsylvania in the last week. They have all...

(AL) Mycoplasma felis and Equine influenza were detected from a nasal swab in a three year old QH mare submitted for testing using the AHDC Equine Respiratory PCR Panel (ERPLN). The mare had...

Did you know that Molecular offers a shorter turnaround time for many of our most common tests? At no extra cost, you can get results for the majority of PCR tests within 2-3 days! Of course, if...

Detomidine is now included in the routine equine Pre-Purchase Drug Screen and Basic-Extracted Drug Screen. Quantitation is also available for detomidine for an additional fee.

The Toxicology...

Sand is considered the gold standard in dairy cattle bedding for cow comfort and reduced environmental exposure to mastitis pathogens. Quality Milk Production Services now offers particle size...

(North America) Strongyloides papillosus has recently been implicated as the cause of an outbreak of sudden death in 3-month old dairy calves on a well-managed farm in New York State. During this...

(North America) A novel viral etiology for equine serum hepatitis (Theiler's Disease) has been identified as equine parvovirus-hepatitis (EqPV-H) (Divers et al, 2018). Two epidemiological...