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Road Closure Affecting WVDL Traffic
Road Closure: MARCH 11 through MARCH 18, 2023 Please note this closure and see the attached map from UW Transportation. Walnut St. will be completely closed between Old University Ave. and Linden Dr. from March …
March 13, 2023Equine PCR Panels Update
Streptococcus equi equi and Equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) PCR panels The WVDL has reinstated testing for Strep equi equi and EHV-1 as of 1/30/23. WVDL has worked very hard to improve our assays and samples will no …
November 25, 2022Avian influenza persists as fall migration peaks
Keith Poulsen, the director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, encourages anyone who owns domestic poultry to register their flock with the state, keep a close eye on their birds for signs of sickness and …
September 20, 2022Special Bulletin from the WI State Veterinarian on Avian Influenza
Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection, Provides Information on Protecting your Flocks from Avian Influenza Stay up-to-date on HPAI in WI. WVDL director Dr. Keith Poulsen shares important information during this interview (3.24.2022). CLICK …
February 25, 2022- More News
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The Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, with facilities located in Madison and Barron, is a full service laboratory serving veterinarians from Wisconsin and throughout the United States. WVDL is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and provides a broad range of diagnostic services to the production, companion, and exotic animal industries. WVDL performs surveillance tests for a variety of animal diseases (e.g., CWD and BSE) and is a leading provider of testing services to the bull stud industry, qualifying animals, semen and embryos for interstate and international shipment.