QUICKLINKS
The May issue of CAHFS CONNECTION is now available. Click here to view.
Check out the Pet Intoxications Special Edition of CAHFS CONNECTION.
Key facts about equine botulism are available by clicking here.
Bluetongue virus is a common disease seen primarily in sheep and occasionally in cattle. For more information on Bluetongue virus click here.
CAHFS
The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) Laboratory System is the backbone of California's warning system that helps to protect the health of California's livestock and poultry. CAHFS serves the people of California by safeguarding the public health with rapid and reliable diagnoses for animal diseases affecting humans. CAHFS operates in partnership with the CDFA, UC Davis, California, veterinarians, and livestock and poultry producers.
NEWS
Salmonella testing in pets
As part of the national investigation and pet food recall related to the Salmonella Infantis, CAHFS laboratory at all 4 locations can perform testing on feces or vomitus from affected or at risk pets at our standard rates. Pet food testing can also be performed at our Davis site. Information from CDC on the recall and testing is available for veterinarians at http://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/dog-food-05-12/vet-info.html.
CAHFS Connection
In order to stay in contact with our clients and to provide updates on current diagnostic findings and new information, CAHFS has launched a monthly electronic newsletter, CAHFS CONNECTION. Also check out our Pet Intoxications Special Edition of CAHFS CONNECTION.
Lab Tests & Fees
NEW! The CAHFS Davis laboratory is now offering an ELISA antibody test for Q fever in any ruminant species. This test has also been added to the sheep and goat abortion panels. If any questions, contact the laboratory at (530) 752-8700.
In an attempt to further improve our services and access to information on our web site, we have updated the Lab Tests & Fees page, http://www.cahfs.ucdavis.edu/lab_tests/index.cfm. We welcome your feedback. Please send comments to Sharon Hein at slhein@ucdavis.edu.
Effective October 10, 2011, fee increases were implemented on select tests. Click here to view details.
Holiday Schedule
In observance of Memorial Day, CAHFS will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2012.
CAHFS is accredited by AAVLD
The Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is also accredited by A2LA in accordance with ISO 17025:2005.
