News and Announcements
The AHDC is now offering a plaque reduction serum neutralization assay for the detection of antibodies to eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. This assay has been verified for equine species...
The AHDC in the past has offered the indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test, and the serum neutralization (SN) test, for detection of antibodies to bovine herpesvirus 2. The IFA test has been...
(NY) An embryo-transfer calf was aborted at 236 days of gestation at a dairy farm that primarily uses embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, and artificial insemination for reproductive...
Virology Laboratory
Beginning June 1st, samples must arrive in the lab the day prior to test set up to guarantee samples will be set. Samples arriving on the test set up day that need to be...
Parasitology is launching a new "Fecal Parasite Count Reduction Test (FPCRT)" to assess dewormer efficacy for parasites from diverse hosts (horses, cattle, sheep, goats, cats, dogs, and others)...
As of June 1, the following combination test codes for the Endocrinology Laboratory are discontinued:
In situ hybridization (ISH) is a technique that uses colorimetric or fluorescent probes to target and visualize specific DNA or RNA sequences within tissues. We offer automated ISH services using...
(NY) Two pregnant captive deer on a small farm in northern NY were found dead over the course of two weeks. They had shown signs of weight loss and hair loss prior to death. Field necropsies...
Comparative Coagulation Laboratory
Some red top tubes (RTT) contain clot activators. These tubes are unacceptable for coagulation samples as they can deplete coagulation proteins and cause...
The Animal Health Diagnostic Center is pleased to offer safe, convenient, and secure online bill pay. Please register at our home page by clicking "My Account" and look for the red dollar sign to...