News and Announcements
Hypoglycin A Toxicosis - Equine (NY) – An adult miniature horse mare from northern New York presented for dullness, choke and dysphagia with marked elevation in muscle enzymes, and was diagnosed...
Again this October, the Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC) observed an increase in the number of equine Anaplasma phagocytophilum positive PCR test results. Anaplasmosis is a tick-borne disease...
We occasionally receive phone calls from veterinarians inquiring about testing options for dogs from households where recurrent Streptococcal pharyngitis (Strep throat) has been diagnosed in humans...
Northeastern US: Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) in dairy cattle.
A large dairy farm with multiple heifer raising facilities had a raised suspicion of BVD in the herd, as one heifer facility had...
Consultations with clients on test strategies, sample selection, and test interpretations are essential activities of AHDC professional staff to serve you best for the benefit of your patients...
Effective November 1, a charge of $25.00 will be added for any hard tissues (bones, teeth, mineralized tumors, etc.) submitted for histopathology and requiring extensive decalcification. This...
(MI) Bovine herpesvirus 1 abortion: Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR) was diagnosed in a 7-month-old aborted fetus from an Angus cow. Fluorescent antibody (FA) testing was positive for IBR on...
A new STAT Testing Policy goes into effect on August 1, 2019. Please pay special attention to the new STAT fee and submission requirements.
STAT fee during regular business hours: $70 per test...
A wide range of pathogens cause or contribute to the upper respiratory disease syndrome of cats. Some of these pathogens can cause serious or chronic...