As of Tuesday, February 17, we will apply an accession fee to all EIA (Coggins) ELISA test cases. Only a single accession fee will be applied per owner submission. Please contact the laboratory with any questions or concerns....
Check out this mystery photo from the winter 2026 newsletter:
A 6-month-old, male, 1 kg, black, domestic shorthair cat, is examined. The cat had a 4-week history of progressive ataxia of the hindlimbs progressing to recumbency. The animal also had a...
Bovine Leukemia Virus (BLV) pooled PCR testing will no longer be performed as of January 1, 2026. The BLV PCR for individual samples and serology assay will still be available....
From the Fall 2025 Newsletter:
A 3-year-old male, yellow, Labrador Retriever had a history of panting, lethargy and vomiting blood 1-2 days prior to death. Gross necropsy lesions noted a firm, yellow, depressed, oval focus at the cranial pole of the...
Beginning August 4, 2025, the NDSU VDL will update its swine PCR testing options. The current singleplex assay for porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) and the multiplex swine enteric assay (targeting PEDV, TGEV, and PRV-A) will be discontinued.
In their place, the following...
From the Summer Newsletter:
A fecal sample was submitted to NDSU VDL from a 10-day-old crossbred calf with moderate diarrhea that has persisted for 2-3 days despite treatment. The feces were pale yellow and watery with evidence of mucous. The beef...
Johne’s Collection Container Requirements
Starting July 1, 2026, we will REQUIRE fecal samples/specimens submitted for Johne’s PCR to be sent in rigid plastic, leak-proof, sterile, screw cap containers. After July 1, 2026, additional processing charges will be applied to improper submissions.
Please...
The NDSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NDSU-VDL) Seminar is a day-long continuing education event hosted by NDSU VDL faculty and staff in person on the NDSU Campus or online through zoom. Its purpose is to provide current information on a variety...
From the Spring 2025 Newsletter:
A 1-month-old, female, Red Angus calf is presented for necropsy. The clinical history states that 2 calves out of 100 head have had diarrhea and died. The onset of diarrhea seems acute as a calf is...
Due to fraudulent use, we have suspended our discount UPS shipping program. We will post updates when this issue is resolved. UPS at normal shipping rates and other couriers are still available options for submitting samples to the laboratory....