Veterinary Laboratory Notifications

Veterinary Laboratory Notifications

Date: 23/06/2025

1. BRUCELLA SUIS IN DOGS- CHANGE OF ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA FOR GOVERNMENT SUBSIDISED LABORATORY TESTING

The eligibility criteria for subsidised laboratory testing for Brucella suis in dogs has changed. Diagnostic testing for dogs with clinical signs suggestive of Brucella suis remains subsidised but in-contact and surveillance testing of asymptomatic dogs is no longer covered and lab fees will be charged to the submitter. This will come into effect shortly- TBA.

Date: 23/06/2025

3. JOHNE'S DISEASE AGID TEST NO LONGER ROUTINELY OFFERED

Please Note the Johnes AGID is not routinely offered. Please contact Customer Service to discuss your testing requirements.

Date: 10/06/2025

4. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF EHRLICHIA CANIS ELISA TESTING

Please note that due to the discontinuation of the kit from the manufacturer, until further notice we temporarily are unable to offer E. canis ELISA testing at EMAI. We are working to resolve this situation as soon as possible.

Date: 28/03/2025

5. DIARRHOEA BOVINE DISEASE PAGE

We have a new Diarrhoea Bovine disease page with information about this syndrome and our new tests and packages. Please visit the page for further information.