Additional informational articles regarding HPAI:
Detection of HIghly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds: FAQs
Testing Recommendations for Influenza A in Cattle
Additional informational articles regarding HPAI:
Detection of HIghly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds: FAQs
Testing Recommendations for Influenza A in Cattle
A highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been identified in dairy cattle on farms in Texas and Kansas and we want to make sure that you are aware of the most recent information and updates provided through the following websites:
We will be monitoring the situation and reporting any suspected cases we receive to the USDA.
Additional Informational articles:
Detection of HIghly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in Dairy Herds: FAQs
Canine Respiratory Disease Outbreak
Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
College of Veterinary Medicine
We are recommending that if you have a suspect case that you take two oropharyngeal swabs (one synthetic swab in saline or PBS and a bacterial transport swab - AMIES swab) or tracheal wash for detection of known respiratory bacterial and viral pathogens.
We will run our routine viral testing for Influenza A, COVID, CAdV 1 and 2 CHV1, CDV. If appropriate, 16S rRNA sequencing and whole genome sequencing can be done. We will do routine bacterial culture and mycoplasma PCR including M. cynos. Blood in EDTA and serum would be helpful for further investigation.
If you have necropsy tissue lung, trachea, bronchial lymph node and spleen should be submitted refrigerated or cooled on ice and as well as formalin fixed tissue for histopathology. Regular testing fees will apply.
If you have questions, please contact us at 217-333-1620 or email vdloffice@vetmed.illinois.edu
The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on Monday,
December 25th & January 1st observing Christmas Holiday and New Year’s Day.
On Tuesday, December 26th the lab is open with reduced services.
For emergencies, please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on
Thursday and Friday, November 23rd & 24th, observing the Thanksgiving Holiday.
For emergencies, please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on Monday,
September 4th in observance of Labor Day. For emergencies please
contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL in Urbana will be closed on
Tuesday, July 4th observing Independence Day.
For emergencies, please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL in Urbana will be closed on Monday,
June 19th observing Juneteenth. For emergencies please
contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL in Urbana will be closed on Monday,
May 29th observing Memorial Day. For emergencies please
contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
Dear University of Illinois Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Clients:
Thank you for choosing us for your laboratory testing needs. To maintain the highest level of service to you, we would appreciate your feedback on a variety of questions. We expect this survey to take no more than 10 minutes to complete. If you would like us to respond to your feedback, please ensure your contact information is included. We encourage each veterinarian in your practice to complete and return a survey.
We value your honest opinion and insight. Thank you again for your time in completing the survey.
Here is a link: VDL Client Survey
We hope it will result in suggestions that will enable us to better serve you.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
We are no longer accepting live animals. Submission of live animal(s)
would need to be arranged beforehand with the Receiving Department.
Please call 217-244-7630 to schedule a drop-off.
The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on Monday,
January 16th observing Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
For emergencies please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on
December 26th and January 2nd observing the
Christmas Holiday and New Year’s Day.
On the following days the lab is open with reduced staffing:
December 27th and 28th
For emergencies, please contact
the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620
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The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on
Thursday November 24th observing Thanksgiving.
On Friday November 25th the lab is open with reduced staffing.
For emergencies, please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL will be minimally staffed
Tuesday, November 8th observing Election Day.
For emergencies please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620
or the Receiving Department for submissions at 217-244-7630.
The University of Illinois VDL will be closed on Monday,
July 4th observing Independence Day. For emergencies please
contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620.
The University of Illinois VDL will be observing Juneteenth on Friday, June 17th.
The lab will be closed this day and will reopen on Saturday, June 18th.
For emergencies please contact the on-call Pathologist at 217-333-1620
Change of route for VDL Clients and Deliveries – Morning of Saturday, April 30th ONLY:
On Saturday, April 30th between 7:30am - 10:00am the VDL Client entrance off St. Mary’s Rd will not be accessible due to the Illinois Half Marathon. It’s recommended that if you need to access the VDL during this time, take Lincoln Ave to Hazelwood Dr, you will be ushered through by event staff as race participant spacing allows and then will be directed by signage on how to access the VDL.
Please plan for delays and we appreciate your patience during this time.
Due to possible inclement weather on Wednesday and Thursday, the laboratory will remain open with reduced staffing however services may be delayed.
Due to ongoing construction at our loading dock area, for the next 3 months we would like to stop delivery of animals over 200 pounds outside the hours of 8am-5pm Monday thru Friday or 9am-12pm Saturday. If an emergency drop off is needed please contact the Pathologist on call or Director for approval prior to transporting the animal and its arrival.
Dr. Rick Fredrickson was recently interviewed by Farm Week. Please click here to read the article.
Source: Farmweeknow.com
As of January 1, 2022 we have updated the Fee Schedule to include any new tests and updated fees. Click here to view.
