In this issue:

Update from the Director [2]

New tests implemented in 2024 [3]

Increase in USDA testing fees [4]

Complex histopathology cases and associated fees [5]

OAHN March update [6]

Staff highlights [7]

Selected zoonotic pathogens and diseases in Ontario identified at the AHL in 2024  [8]

Ruminants

Bovine cutaneneous melanocytic tumours [9]

Perianal epithelioma in a goat and other caprine skin conditions  [10]

Swine

Glasserella parasuius PCR: A useful adjunct to bacterial culture  [11]

Genotyping of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus in Ontario [12]

Avian/fur/exotic

Update regarding avian influenza on HPAI [13]

Understanding the histopathology of reovirus lesions  [14]

Companion animals

Pemphogusfoliaceous in a cat: Cytologia - histologic correlation  [15]

Get some skin in the game: Ways to improve diagnostic yeild on skin bioposy submissions  [16]

Canine meningeal histiocytic sarcoma  [17]