The University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) serves veterinarians, scientists, educators, companion animal owners, and the livestock and poultry industry by identifying and monitoring emerging diseases and developing new diagnostic methods. Submissions from a licensed veterinarian increases quality and integrity of the submission and allows for the veterinarian to provide interpretations when necessary.

News

Making headlines: March 2025

A roundup of news articles featuring the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. With the current highly pathogenic avian flu outbreak dominating news cycles, the University of Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has been a key source of information for journalists covering the issue.

Test Updates

Influenza A Antibody Bovidae Idexx ELISA

The Minnesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory is now offering Bovine influenza H5N1 testing by ELISA for serum and milk samples. Testing is performed using the National Animal Health Laboratories Network (NAHLN) test protocol.  VDL staff have completed required NAHLN proficiency testing. 
 

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