News

It’s that time of year again when we need to start thinking about preventing samples from freezing. Specimens such as EDTA blood are rendered useless when frozen. Formalin will also freeze, which creates artifacts in fixed tissue. It can be difficult to protect samples shipped during the winter from severe cold. Even 10% neutral-buffered formalin will freeze in harsh winter weather conditions. To prevent formalin freezing, add 1 mL of ethanol per 10 mL of formalin.

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The AHL through some recent cases and some discussion among other labs has noted that the BVDV Ag ELISA is not performing to specifications, i.e., false positives) 

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Please be aware that on Saturday September 2, 2017 between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. approximately 4,800 students will move-in to the student residences on campus.  As such there will be higher than normal traffic volume and road closures in the immediate University of Guelph area. The Animal Health Laboratory will be open on this day and operating with its normal Saturday hours and staffing levels.  AHL clients arriving to campus should clearly state their purpose of attending the Animal Health Lab so they can be directed accordingly by Student Housing Volunteers. 

Thank you.

We’re sad to announce the death of Dr. Brent Hoff following a short battle with cancer.  Brent was our long-term clinical pathologist/toxicologist with VLSB and the AHL, recently retired.  He will be missed by many.  “Arrangements entrusted to Gilbert MacIntyre and Son Funeral Home, Hart Chapel, 1099 Gordon St., Guelph. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Habitat for Humanity would be appreciated.”  http://gilbertmacintyreandson.com/death_notices/index.php?deceasedId=4469  

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It's May 1st and the beginning of another fiscal year at AHL. That brings a new AHL User's Guide and Fee Schedule and slight adjustments in fees.  You should be receiving a hard copy at your clinic shortly.  

The Animal Health Laboratory Guelph with be open with normal “Sunday” service from 9 to 5 on Good Friday April 14^th for submission intake (drop off always available 24/7) and for emergency post mortem services. Normal Saturday service (limited clinical pathology and bacteriology plus emergency post mortem) and Sunday service (submission intake and emergency post mortem) will be available over the weekend.

Normal service resumes Monday April 17^th.