Electronic EIAV Reporting
Anne Parkinson, ADDL Serology Section Head
On November 1, 2016, the ADDL moved to
electronic reporting of official Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) test results. Results are now available to practitioners thru email, fax, or web portal. Practitioners may forward results to owners as needed. No additional fees are charged for this service and test results are available before 12 noon the next day
in a .PDF format. This change does not
affect any samples being submitted thru Global Vet Link or the USDA VSPS
System.
Electronic test
results are accepted for movement by most states, although some state, including Florida, currently require a direct .PDF file from the
practitioner for movement into that state.
For international travel into Canada, electronic test results must be
provided to the USDA/APHIS/VS office directly from the laboratory. If movement of the animal requires an original hardcopy of test results, this request can
be accommodated – though no guarantee of delivery time thru the USPS will be
offered. Overnight couriers delivery
methods can be provided for an additional shipping fee.
Practitioners servicing approved livestock markets or other
equine sales in the state will continue to receive official hardcopies of their
EIA test results.
Please verify that the ADDL has your current
email, fax or web portal access on file to ensure you receive results in a timely
manner. Please contact Linda Barber (barber@agri.ohio.gov)
or Ann Parkinson (parkinson@agri.ohio.gov) at 614-728-6220 if you have any questions.
Brucella canis presentation and Wet Lab
Melanie Prarat, ADDL Virology Section
The Commercial
Dog Breeders Act, effective since March 13, 2013, requires high volume
breeders in Ohio to test their canines regularly to gain certification as a Brucella
canis-free kennel. The indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) test
is a valuable screening tool for samples received at ADDL, while the tube
agglutination test (TAT), is used as a confirmation test for samples positive by
the IFA. In 2016, the ADDL tested 17,197 serum samples for the presence
of B. canis antibodies. It is important to note that practitioners must
report all B. canis tests done in their practice to the Office of the State
Veterinarian
Dr. Yan Zhang, ADDL Virology Section Head, will present
an update about the detection of B. canis at the Midwest Veterinary Conference in
the Greater Columbus Convention Center on February 24th, 2017 at 8:00 AM.
A hands-on wet lab presented by OSU in conjunction with ODA and Zoetis will
be provided at 9:30 AM that day. Participants will walk through the steps of an
outbreak.
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PRRS Sequencing
Melanie Prarat, ADDL Virology Section
Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) continues to cause significant economic losses nationally. In Ohio, several PRRS strains circulate, including an emerging 1-7-4 strain that is associated with late term abortion losses and sow death. In 2016, nearly 40% of all PRRSV isolates sequenced at ADDL were the RFLP 1-7-4 strain. The ADDL offers PRRS ORF5 and whole genome sequencing services to help our clients determine which PRRS strain may be present within a herd. Our sequencing analyses will also provide information regarding similarity of a PRRSV isolate to circulating wild-type and vaccine strains present in the United States. If you are interested in having your PRRSV isolates sequenced, please contact us: 614-728-6220 or animal@agri.ohio.gov.
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Porcine Epidemic Diarrhea Virus
Whole genome sequencing of PEDV isolates from pig farms of Ohio reveal that the circulating virus is the same virus that caused the 2013 nationwide epidemic. The number of cases reported in 2016 was higher than in 2015, but still significantly less than in 2014 and 2013. Enhanced biosecurity measures at production facilities and increased surveillance may have resulted in the dramatic drop in PEDV cases.
Lab Holiday Schedule
The Ohio ADDL will be closed on Monday, February 20th, 2017 in observance of President's Day.
For additional information and resources, please visit our website. If you need to contact us regarding an urgent matter, please use our after hours phone number: (888) 456-3405.
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