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, …
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock: Updates from USDA and APHIS
APHIS has 2 new resource documents posted on their website regarding recommendations for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock.
HPAI in dairy cattle: WVDL update and links to biosecurity recommendations
WVDL continues to work with our colleagues and stakeholders to manage the dairy cow illness associated with circulating strain of highly pathogenic influenza in migrating wild birds. There are now confirmed reports of lateral transmission …
Updated Post 3/29/2024: USDA, FDA and CDC Share Update on HPAI Detections in Dairy Cattle
3/29/2024: Update on HPAI detections in dairy cattle. The most current press release from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) can be found here: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/news/agency-announcements/usda-fda-cdc-share-update-hpai-detections-dairy-cattle ——————————————————————————————————————————————————– On March 25th, the USDA announced that …
Abnormal Dairy Cattle Morbidity – what is known and next steps
The American Association of Bovine Practitioners (AABP) recently sent to its membership a description of an unknown cause of increased morbidity on dairies in Texas, with the Panhandle region most severely affected. Currently, there is …
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 …
Equine 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 …
Special 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 …