Infection of cattle with bovine viral diarrhea (BVD) virus in the early stages of gestation can lead to the birth of calves that shed BVD throughout their lives.  Serum samples can be tested, but they will require isolation of the virus.  Persistently infected BVD animals can be detected using the fluorescent antibody method on ear punch biopsies.  The Virology laboratory at Purdue ADDL is currently accepting such samples for testing.

A PCR test for Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) is also available.  The in-state charge for PRRS PCR is $25.00.

Additional PCR tests will be available in the near future.