WVDL will be closed while honoring the Christmas & New Year Holidays The WVDL (both Madison & Barron Lab locations) will be closed Wednesday, December 24, through Thursday, December 25, 2025, in observance of the …
Ryan Breuer
Spring 2024
One Health Resources for People Dealing with H5N1 Infection in Dairy Cattle
The H5N1 outbreak in dairy cattle in the United States does not only affect cattle. Epidemic infections that heavily impact agriculture and food production often have collateral damage on the people who work within and …
DATCP Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) Update
The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has received reports of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM) cases in six Wisconsin counties. Equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) is a highly contagious virus that causes respiratory disease, abortion, …
Winter 2024
Change in Blue Tongue Virus and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus PCR Testing
New BTV and EHDV PCR Panel WVDL will be offering the Blue Tongue Virus (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (EHDV) PCR as a single panel assay. WVDL will no longer be offering these as …
New & Expanding Histology Services at WVDL
The WVDL Histology section has new and expanded services to help fit more of your histology needs. Contact us TODAY! Biopsy service: WVDL provides free mailing kits, and free overnight shipping through UPS. Contract Services: …
Emerging Atypical Canine Respiratory Disease
Emerging Atypical Canine Respiratory Disease in the USA and Wisconsin Throughout 2023, veterinary diagnostic laboratories across the country have been working with dog owners, their veterinarians, and animal health officials to find a definitive diagnosis …