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The AAVLD Annual Meeting is an opportunity to engage with many diagnostic disciplines, learn what our colleagues are doing, and work together on moving our discipline and our Association forward. The scientific sessions provide the best forum for presenting the work we do every day and provide continuing education for all of us. In order to make these sessions the best that they can be, we need YOU to submit your abstracts.
We’ve extended the deadline to July 11th, and we need your submissions ASAP! Don’t forget that only those applying for awards need to submit a presentation recording. Thanks for all that you do on a day-to-day basis, and we’re looking forward to seeing you in October!
Ashley Hill, AAVLD Program Chair, DVM, MPVM, PhD
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Dear AAVLD friends. We write to heartily thank you for the relief donations you have sent to us. Losing everything to ashes at this stage in our lives has been quite an ordeal. However, the outpouring of love and support we have received from the various communities to which we belong has kept us in good spirits all along.
The journey to rebuilding will be long (estimate: 18 months), but we are sheltered and all our basic needs are met. Immense thanks for your love, empathy, and generosity toward us.
Jerry & Philomene Saliki
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Tanya LeRoith has been serving the college as Director of ViTALS (Virginia Tech Animal Laboratory Services) since 2012 with a huge positive impact. During that time:
- ViTALS was the first diagnostic laboratory in Virginia to achieve full accreditation from the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) in 2017. This accreditation, renewed in 2022 and valid until 2027, signifies their dedication to technical and operational competence in veterinary diagnostics.
- ViTALS was selected as one of five laboratories nationwide to participate in the Partnership to Improve Early Detection of Emerging Diseases. This initiative, between the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN) and the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF), aims to enhance the nation's laboratory infrastructure to better address the threat of emerging infectious diseases.
- ViTALS recently earned a Level 2 designation within the NAHLN, making it one of only 25 laboratories with this higher status. This allows ViTALS to test for seven diseases of high consequence to U.S. agriculture.
To support Tanya’s willingness to focus her experienced leadership skills on her newest role as Director of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, she will be stepping down from the role of Director of ViTALS. This will allow her to increase her focus on strategically managing resources in the VTH during the upcoming construction and renovation of the small animal teaching hospital.
To maintain the progress of ViTALS in serving the needs of clients and advancing its diagnostic impact, Kevin Lahmers will be stepping into the role of interim director of ViTALS, with Theresa Southard serving as the interim associate director as of July 1, 2025. Kevin's experience in supporting ViTALS' involvement in the NAHLN and his previous development of novel diagnostic tests provide the foundation for his future success in this role as interim director. I greatly appreciate Kevin’s and Theresa’s willingness to step into these important leadership roles!
Dan Givens, Dean of Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
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Dear readers,
It is with joy and gratitude to both the laboratory and veterinary communities that I share this JAVMA special supplemental issue dedicated to diagnostic laboratory medicine. Many areas of laboratory medicine are rapidly evolving as new technologies emerge and improvements in sample collection, testing algorithms, and reporting criteria are made to gold-standard test methods. Collectively, these changes have led to more accurate test results, better test interpretation, and thus improvement in clinical correlation. This special supplement includes original research and review articles, highlighting some of these advancements in the field and showcasing the value of the laboratory.
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Bring on the news!
AAVLD Membership, please send your laboratory news to Dave Zeman, Executive Director dzeman@aavld.org
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AAVLD Job Career Center
Current job postings are available.
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Thank you, Committee Chairs
Committee Annual Meeting Agendas Submission due September 15
Please use the provided link within this PDF Portfolio to access:
- Committee Chair reporting instructions and URL links to electronic forms
- A letter from the AAVLD meeting coordinator, Kaylin Taylor
- AAVLD Committee SOP
'2025 AAVLD COMMITTEE CHAIR PACKAGE'
Please download the PDF Portfolio to your computer->Save->Open PDF saved on your computer->
Four documents are enclosed.
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Characterization of amyloid deposits in canine mammary neoplasms, Yuka Kato, Natsumi Kobayashi, Susumu Iwaide, Shumpei Hisamoto, Satoshi Koyama, Yoshiyuki Itoh, Miki Hisada, Noboru Machida, Kohji Nomura, Tomoaki Murakami
Abstract. Mammary tumor–associated amyloidosis in dogs has been reported in several studies, but its incidence and predisposing conditions have not been investigated. We examined 252 mammary masses from 183 dogs to determine the prevalence of amyloid deposition and elucidate etiologic factors. Histologically, amyloid deposition was observed in 88 of 252 (35%) mammary masses. Amyloid deposition patterns were categorized into 3 types: stromal deposition (ST), deposition in corpora amylacea (CA), and precipitation within luminal secretions (PR). Of the 88 amyloid deposition cases, 49 were intra-tumoral, especially for ST-type amyloid deposits, which were all intra-tumoral. Immunohistochemistry and mass spectrometry revealed that ST-type amyloid deposits were positive for either serum amyloid A or α-S1-casein, depending on the sample; all CA- and PR-type amyloid deposits were positive for α-S1-casein. Statistically, intra-tumoral ST-type amyloid deposition was significantly more frequent in histologic grade II (p = 0.009) or III (p < 0.001) mammary tumors. More
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The Journal of Veterinary Diagnostic Investigation is the official journal of the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians. The mission of the Journal is to educate by informing readers of progress in veterinary laboratory medicine and related fields of endeavor. The key objectives of the JVDI are to promote the science of veterinary laboratory medicine and the betterment of animal and public health. JVDI fully supports diversity, equity, and inclusion in our publishing activities.
Editor-in-chief, Dr. Grant Maxie / https://journals.sagepub.com/home/VDI
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Science is the great antidote to the poison of enthusiasm and superstition ~ Adam Smith
Science knows no country, because knowledge belongs to humanity, and is the torch which illuminates the world ~ Louis Pasteur
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Functions of AAVLD Committees
Committees serve multiple functions that are essential to the AAVLD mission. This includes dissemination of the latest scientific information that will advance the many disciplines engaged with diagnostic medicine, including:
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The 2024 Annual Meeting Proceedings book is available to all members:
Go to the AAVLD Recourse menu and select CE Resources and Archive submenu.
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- View notes from Plenary Sessions
- See student Testimonials
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Have you Renewed your 2025 Membership?
We need YOU!
'Membership is January to December'
| | AAVLD membership is open to any individual interested in the disciplines and activities of veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Membership terms are by calendar year (January-December) and membership dues are payable by November 15th of the preceding year (to ensure inclusion in the annual membership directory, eligibility for committee involvement, and receipt of all six issues of the JVDI). Note: In order to receive a discounted rate for the Annual Meeting registration, you are required to be a current AAVLD Member. | | Did your membership Lapse? | |
Please select 'Renew Now' to access the Lapsed Membership renewal form. www.aavld.org ->Quick Links->Renew Now->here you can access the Lapsed Membership Form.
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AAVLD/USAHA Annual Meeting
Aurora, Colorado
October 30 - November 5, 2025
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AAVLD presents an opportunity for exhibitors to display their latest veterinary laboratory supplies, equipment, and services to our meeting attendees. These meeting attendees are generally responsible for approving supply and equipment orders for state, federal, or private laboratories, agencies, and offices. AAVLD meets with the U.S. Animal Health Association (USAHA), and their combined memberships attract more than 1,200 people to the annual meetings. Below is a general breakdown of our attendee types:
- University Diagnosticians/Researchers: 36%
- Federal/State Animal Health Officials/Regulators and State Lab Diagnosticians: 37%
- Stakeholders from the Animal Health Industry and Producers/Producer Associations: 17%
- Students: 6%
- Lab Directors: 4% (representing the vast majority of USA and Canadian animal health diagnostic labs)
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AAVLD Foundation Committee
Brett Webb- Cochair
Cristy Mayo- Cochair
Bruce Akey, Tim Baszler, Beate Crossley, Francois Elvinger, Pat Halbur, Donal O'Toole, Kristy Pabilonia, Jamie Retallick, Kerry Sondgeroth, David Zeman, and Ashley Hill
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The AAVLD Foundation is a non-profit foundation that raises funds for the advancement of veterinary diagnostic laboratory disciplines through scholarship programs, student travel support to our scientific meetings, guest lectures, seminars, professional awards, and research programs. Contributions to the Foundation are tax-deductible 501(c)(3) and donations can be made when you renew your AAVLD membership, at the annual Foundation Banquet and Auction Event, or anytime by visiting our website. Thank you for supporting your AAVLD Foundation!
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