Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

08/08/2025

Ensuring the health of livestock, companion animals and wildlife resources are primary missions at the KVDL. Our faculty and staff provide critical support for a wide range of biologic researchers and train the veterinarians, researchers and diagnosticians of tomorrow.

The Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Lab drives $2.5 billion in economic value for the state and is set to grow with a new $128 million facility on the north end of K-State's Manhattan campus.

08/01/2025

Our latest issue of Diagnostic Insights is online! Content includes:
• Updated Map for Bovine Theileria
• Case Report: Keloidal Fibroma in a Dog
• Timely Tests
• Upcoming Webinar: Dr. Roman Pogranichniy
https://ksvdl.org/resources/news/diagnostic_insights/july2025/

07/18/2025

Our Rabies Lab staff are hosting the AVMA Wellness booth at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Convention in Washington DC. Stop on by and say hi!

07/18/2025

The KVDL's Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek answers media questions about the spread of an invasive tick species that poses a threat to the state’s cattle through a dangerous blood parasite.

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Kansas researchers are monitoring the spread of an invasive tick species that poses a threat to the state’s cattle through a dangerous blood parasite. Kansas cattle ranc…

07/02/2025

We will be closed Friday, July 4th for Independence Day, but open normal business hours (8 a.m. - noon) on Saturday, July 5th.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend, everyone!

05/28/2025

The May issue of Diagnostic Insights is now online! Content includes:

• Update on Tularemia Test Results: 2021-2025
• Timely Test Offerings
• New and improved mobile app!
• Featured Videos

https://ksvdl.org/resources/news/diagnostic_insights/may2025/

05/26/2025

In observance of Memorial Day, we will be closed on Monday, May 26.
Today, we honor and remember all who gave their lives in service to our country. 🇺🇸

05/22/2025

"Dr. Daniela Hernandez exemplifies true public service as the sole clinical pathologist," says Dr. Jamie Retallick, KVDL director, on presenting the 2025 Dr. William and Deanna Pritchard Veterinary Service and Outreach Award.

"Since fall 2022, she has completed over 10,000 cases with a great attitude, serving clients, students and trainees."

Help us congratulate Dr. Hernandez on this well-deserved recognition, and for all her hard work and efforts to help promote animal care and education!

https://www.k-state.edu/news/articles/2025/05/college-of-veterinary-medicine-presents-service-outreach-award.html

05/20/2025

An opportunity to attend a hands-on demonstration by our own clinical veterinary toxicologist, Dr. Steve Ensley! This Wet Lab is part of the upcoming 87th Annual Conference for Veterinarians.

Dr. Steve Ensley will lead a hands-on demonstration and training in liver biopsy collection in cattle on Tuesday, June 3rd. This Wet Lab opportunity can be added on to your Annual Conference for Veterinarians registration. Don't miss out!

Attendees must complete registration for the conference before they are eligible to register for any Wet Labs. More info:
https://ksuvetmedalumniandevents.wildapricot.org/event-5900724%20

05/08/2025

Check out this profile on one our our Kansas clients:

COFFEYVILLE, KAN. -- For the last 50 years Warren Newby has been a solo, rural practitioner of veterinary medicine. His office west of Coffeyville, Kansas sits in the middle of

04/03/2025

Jessica Mitchell represents the KSVDL on the road in Fort Wayne, Indiana, for the Midwest Bat Working Group Meeting. See website for information about the meeting:

https://mwbwg.org/

04/02/2025

Thank you to Dr. Sam Rottinghaus (Class 1996) and Dr. Erica Burkitt (Class 2000) for inviting KSVDL to present at their client appreciation lunch in Seneca! Great attendance! Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine