Multi-drug-resistant (MDR) canine hookworms are becoming more prevalent in the United States. Of the three hookworm species typically found in canids, Ancylostoma caninum is the primary concern...

On May 31st, 2022, the AHDC will implement the Canine Brucella Multiplex Assay to screen samples submitted for Brucella canis serology. The Canine Brucella Multiplex Assay...

Samples transported over the colder months risk freezing if they are not packed and shipped properly. Even 10% neutral buffered formalin will freeze in harsh winter weather.

To prevent...

Cache Valley Fever (CVF) causes abortions, malformed fetuses, infertility, and congenital abnormalities in sheep and goats. The CVF virus is transmitted by mosquitoes and is endemic in many parts...

(NY) Epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) was diagnosed in four cows on a small dairy farm in NY. The cows presented with fever, decreased appetite, drooling, swollen coronary bands and lameness...

(NY) A 4-month old quarter horse foal was found down in the field with markedly distended and firm epaxial and gluteal muscles. Initial bloodwork and urinalysis revealed marked hyperglycemia...

The fee for contagious equine metritis CF and chlamydia CF testing will increase to $17.00 per sample, as of September 1st.

The AHDC is now offering a plaque reduction serum neutralization assay for the detection of antibodies to eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) virus. This assay has been verified for equine species...

The AHDC in the past has offered the indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test, and the serum neutralization (SN) test, for detection of antibodies to bovine herpesvirus 2. The IFA test has been...

(NY) An embryo-transfer calf was aborted at 236 days of gestation at a dairy farm that primarily uses embryo transfer, in vitro fertilization, and artificial insemination for reproductive...