News and Announcements
(USA) On November 11, 2019 the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine received diagnostic samples from an intact breeding female Miniature Bull Terrier...
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...
(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 wide range of pathogens cause or contribute to the upper respiratory disease syndrome of cats. Some of these pathogens can cause serious or chronic...
The AHDC is pleased to introduce a new transport media option from our Shipping department. The Copan Liquid Amies Elution Swab (ESwab) is a multi-purpose collection and transportation system that...