Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Great work from our Pathology Sciences, Molecular Diagnostics, and Virology sections published by Dr. Betsy Elsmo and Dr. Ailam Lim.

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Are you interested in working at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory? There is a position opening to join our team as a diagnostic microbiologist. Take a look here:

Microbiologist - Madison, Wisconsin, United States Job Summary: Diagnostic molecular biology has a major impact on animal health, disease prevention and control, and treatment methods. Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory's (WVDL) mission is to promote animal and human health and the vitality of the State and National agricultural economy thro...

Reminder: WVDL Lab Closure for the Thanksgiving Holiday! We wish you a safe, happy, and health Thanksgiving!

WVDL Special Report Thanksgiving Holiday Lab Closure

The season of Fall is upon us. Take a look at the 2023 Fall Newsletter from WVDL to see what is happening at the Lab.

WVDL Fall Newsletter WVDL Fall Newsletter October 2023

More interesting findings on bovine colostrum evaluation for dairy calves from the team at WVDL. It is important to be aware of how we manage our colostrum programs on the dairy to prevent FTPI and strive to improve our practice s while keeping in mind the wellbeing of the newborn calf. Read more below...

Investigation of brix refractometry for estimating bovine colostrum immunoglobulin G concentration - PubMed Many dairy operations uses a Brix refractometer to assess the quality of first-milking colostrum. This study investigated whether a digital Brix refractometer could be used in a model to predict colostrum IgG concentration and whether more than one %Brix threshold could be used for different colostr...

Take a look at a recent Humane Euthanasia Hoard's Dairyman Article featuring comments from our Director, Dr. Keith Poulsen.

Consider other methods of euthanasia We have a separate barn for our show animals. Our show cattle are our pets, and when needed, we euthanize them with our veterinarian using an injection rather than another method.However, the company,Euthanasia

Make sure you catch up on all the news and updates at the WVDL. Check out our Summer 2023 newsletter here!

WVDL Summer Newsletter WVDL Summer Newsletter August 2023

Tackling the complex issues with avian influenza.

UW Veterinary Diagnostics Lab battling spread of bird flu The Director of the UW Veterinary Diagnostic Lab joins us to talk about the possible jump from mammals to us.

Dr. Holly Taylor and the team from Barron teaching poultry necropsy at the Swine and Poultry Conference at UW-River Falls today. Hannah, Jill, Kathie, Rachel, and Lindsey are doing a great job teaching!

A lot of great info to see in this Spring quarter's newsletter at the WVDL. Take a look!

WVDL Spring Newsletter WVDL Spring Newsletter April 2023

Interesting One Health story featuring collaborative work done at WVDL by Dr. Elsmo and Dr. Lim!

H5N1 avian flu found in skunk deaths from Vancouver area Animal health officials in British Columbia, Canada, yesterday reported that an investigation into skunks found dead in residential areas of two cities at the end of February have revealed H5N1 avian influenza.

Some great work by our team at WVDL! One Health in action.

Pathology of natural infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (H5N1) clade 2.3.4.4b in wild terrestrial mammals in the United States in 2022 This article describes the first detections of disease due to natural infection with highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIv) H5N1 of the Eurasian lineage goose/Guangdong clade 2.3.4.4b in wild terrestrial mammals throughout the United States during 2021-2022. Affected mammalian species inclu...

Keeping Avian Influenza in check. Read more.

How to stop the bird flu outbreak becoming a pandemic From tracking the disease’s spread in wild birds to updating human vaccines, there are measures that could help keep avian influenza in check.

WVDL is working hard to create opportunities to improve animal and public health in Wisconsin.

From avian flu to CWD, state officials say 'now is the time' to invest in animal disease monitoring, response The governor's budget proposal includes a new DATCP unit for preventing animal disease outbreaks and adding positions at the state's veterinary diagnostic lab.

Taking the “Wisconsin Idea” Global! See more here:

TEACH in India: Taking the Wisconsin Idea Global In December 2022, UW School of Veterinary Medicine faculty offered a first-of-its-kind training program for Emergency Management and Research Institute (EMRI) veterinarians in Hyderabad, India, called TEACH (Training in Emergency Animal Care and Handling). Emeritus Professor Christopher Olsen, Assis...

News from the WVDL! Take a look and keep up-to-date on the latest from the lab! Also, keep warm, stay safe, and we are looking forward to working with you in 2023.

WVDL Winter Newsletter WVDL Winter Newsletter January 2023

Happy Holidays and please plan accordingly for lab closures over the Holiday Season. We wish you a very happy and healthy holidays! ~ WVDL

WVDL Holiday Special Report WVDL Holiday Special Report December 2022

Dr. Ailam Lim speaking at WVDL’s annual Bovine Germplasm Export Meeting. it was a great meeting that also included talks from Dr. Nicole Aulik, Dan Christensen, Dr. Ryan Breuer, Dr. Darlene Konkle, and Dr. Paul Kunde.

Great outreach event with 4H in Madison!

Our team at WVDL is a key factor in keeping Wisconsin poultry moving during the avian influenza outbreak. We are all very proud of our team's work in Madison and Barron!

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Monitoring for Avian Influenza during 2022 Fall Migration. Read more below!

Avian influenza persists as migration peaks The persistence of highly pathogenic avian influenza in wild and domestic birds through the summer months points to a likely rise in cases this fall, according to Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Director Keith Poulsen.