Kansas Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

10/10/2026

Yesterday was an exciting day as we celebrated the groundbreaking for a new Diagnostic Laboratory building that will be just east of the College of Veterinary Medicine buildings. Thanks to planners, supporters from the state of Kansas, Kansas State University and friends of the college and KVDL who helped us reach this launching point! Enjoy a few snapshots from the ceremony. 🪏

09/25/2026

For more than a century, K‑State's Rabies Laboratory has turned diagnostic testing into lifesaving public health insight. World Rabies Day is Sept. 28, so learn how the lab plays an important role toward preventing rabies and protecting public health around the world.

09/22/2026

Thank you to Ohlde Family Farms for hosting Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine Dairy Production Medicine class!

On September 16th, nine K-State senior veterinary students toured Ohlde Family Farms with Katie Wright. They visited Ohlde Dairy, StateLine Dairy, and Carter Creek Cattle. We appreciate their willingness to learn and their interest in the dairy industry. Thank you, students, for coming to observe and ask questions. Thank you Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek for bringing your students out for a great day of tours.

09/16/2026

Dr. Hatem Kittana has been out in the community! He is the section head for our bacteriology and mycology laboratories.

09/09/2026

KVDL toxicologist Dr. Scott Fritz provides a practical framework for investigating cattle deaths and suspected toxic exposures before the samples ever reach the lab.

Veterinary toxicologist Dr. Scott Fritz provides a practical framework for investigating cattle deaths and suspected toxic exposures before the samples ever reach the lab.

09/04/2026

We will be closed, Monday, September 7th to observe Labor Day! Have a great weekend, everyone!

*Open normal business hours, Saturday, September 5th.

09/03/2026

Thank you for having us!

08/22/2026

A group of third-year Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine students closed out their summer with the Field Disease Investigation class, taught by Dr. Gregg Hanzlicek. 🐄

Pictured l-r: Lynnette Aelvoet, Alexis Dahl, Liz Smith, Siera Harrison, Derrick Goldammer, Joshua Wall, Jenna Spencer, Zachary Wolfer, Kaylee Lawrence and Macy Richards

07/03/2026

We are open Friday, July 3rd with minimal staffing and closed Saturday, July 4th for Independence Day! Have a safe and wonderful weekend celebrating 250 years of our country! 🇺🇸

05/26/2026

The May issue of Diagnostic Insights is now online! Content includes:
• Interpreting Bovine ELISA Antibody Test Results
• Interactive Disease Maps: Coming soon!
• Timely Test Offerings
• Featured Videos and Webinars

Full issue at the link in our comments! ⬇️