The North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) invites applications for a Diagnostic Veterinary Anatomic Pathologist. Duties can be performed remotely or on-site at the NDSU VDL located in Fargo, ND.
This is a benefited, non-tenure track position in a...
The North Dakota State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (NDSU VDL) invites applications for a non-tenure track position as a Veterinary Diagnostician. Primary responsibilities include interfacing with clients on cases, case coordination, performing necropsies, consulting with veterinary pathologists on findings, and...
Thirty-five recently purchased feeder piglets show signs of ill-thrift and diarrhea. One 4-month-old female piglet is submitted for general investigation. There is thickened and necrotic mucosa in the large intestine.
What is your diagnosis and the etiology?
Other enteric disease in pigs?
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Common anaerobic pathogens include Actinomyces sp., Clostridium perfringens, Fusobacterium necrophorum and Bacteroides fragilis. Oftentimes, ordering an anaerobic culture can be overlooked. Situations where an anaerobic culture may be indicated are discussed below:
Abdominal abscesses: numerous anaerobic organisms are considered normal...
Although Dr. Broughton left last spring to join the faculty at the Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine, he sent me two last photos from his NDSU VDL collection to share.
This image is from the abdomen of a 24-year-old...
Due to rising cost of materials and reagents, prices on some tests will increase July 1, 2022. For over five years, the NDSU VDL has strived to maintain the lowest prices possible for our clients; pricing has not changed in...
As of June 1, 2022, cases submitted to the NDSU-VDL for ONLY referral test requests (no in-house tests requested), pricing will be as follows:
Accessioning fee will no longer be charged.
Specimen processing and handling fee of $15 will be...
Emergency services are no longer available during weekends and holidays. For herd health emergences contact the pathologist at ndsu.vetlab.path@ndsu.edu. For submission of samples and small carcasses outside of regular business hours, please visit our sample submission page....
The NDSU-VDL is pleased to announce a return of our Continuing Education (CE) Seminar! The Seminar will be offered as in-person, virtually, or recorded sessions.
The NDSU-VDL Seminar is a day-long continuing education event hosted by NDSU VDL faculty and staff....