The NDSU-Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory increased fees, effective beginning on July 6th, 2026. Samples arriving to the lab on or after July 6th will be subject to the new fee schedule.
Of particular note, we are updating our fees for Rabies Virus FA...
From the Spring 2026 Newsletter:
Case history: A 1-year-old female Sanaan goat is examined. The goat was lethargic on April 29, 2026, with diarrhea. The goat herd has been vaccinated for clostridial diseases, poured with a pyrethrin product, and given an...
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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...