QUICKLINKS
As a reminder to our clients, shell egg producers with at least 3,000 but fewer than 49,999 laying hens must now comply with FDA's Egg Safety Rule.
More information about this requirement is available by clicking here.
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.
Lab Tests & Fees
Effective May 1, 2013, CAHFS will be the official testing lab for CEM in California, assuming responsibility for testing from the UCD VMTH. Click here for a submission form.
CAHFS Connection
Check out CAHFS monthly electronic newsletter, CAHFS CONNECTION.
Holiday Schedule
In observance of Memorial Day, CAHFS will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2013.
CAHFS is accredited by AAVLD. For copy of accreditation certificate click here.
The Equine Analytical Chemistry Laboratory is also accredited by A2LA in accordance with ISO 17025:2005.
