From the Spring 2024 Newsletter!
An 8-year-old, male neutered domestic shorthaired cat with a history of hypercalcemia, constipation, chronic renal insufficiency, congenital heart murmur, congenital orthopedic anomalies and calcinosis cutis on the rear feet is examined for necropsy.
What is the underlying...
The laboratory is transitioning from traditional phones to Zoom phones beginning on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. While we do not expect major interruptions to service, we wanted out clients to be aware of the potential for service interruptions. As always,...
From the Winter 2024 Newsletter!
An 8-year-old neutered male mixed-breed dog. Presented to emergency services deceased.
What is the underlying cause? Click here for the answer!
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Access to the old client portal account (for cases received prior to March, 2022) will no longer be available after September 30, 2023. Please download any desired case materials by that date. Cases received after March 2022 can still be...
Dear NDSU VDL Clients:
Recently, the Fargo-Moorhead area and nearby communities have been experiencing an outbreak of canine infectious respiratory disease complex (CIRDC). Local veterinarians are noticing that cases require multiple rounds of treatment with limited response and prolonged clinical signs....
Laboratory submitters may have noticed a familiar name reappearing on our reports in recent weeks. Dr. Brett Webb has rejoined the NDSU VDL workforce as a Remote Veterinary Pathologist. Dr. Webb's primary duties will be to read slides and coordinate...
Anthrax, disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis, has been confirmed in cattle from North Dakota. Anthrax is endemic and naturally occurring in North Dakota; cattle become infected while eating grass from contaminated soil.
If anthrax is suspected, immediately notify the...
From the Summer 2023 Newsletter:
The liver of an aborted lamb contains multiple white circular foci along the surface extending into the parenchyma on section. Several of the circular foci have a soft center, creating a targetoid or umbilicated appearance.
What is...
Due to increasing costs of materials and labor, there will be fee increases on some NDSU VDL services starting July 1, 2023. As always, be sure to visit the website test pages for the latest prices....