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Animal Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services

By Animal Health International

Last reviewed: February 2026

Comprehensive milk and herd diagnostic services including mastitis pathogen testing, milk quality analysis, and pregnancy testing.

Comprehensive guide to Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services by Animal Health International.

Key Features

  • Mastitis Pathogen Testing: Identifies specific bacteria causing infections
  • Milk Quality Analysis: Comprehensive milk component and quality testing
  • Pregnancy Testing: Blood-based pregnancy confirmation
  • PCR Technology: Advanced molecular diagnostics
  • MALDI-TOF: Rapid bacterial identification

Advanced Features

  • Sensitivity Testing: Antibiotic sensitivity for targeted treatment
  • Bulk Tank Analysis: Herd-level pathogen screening

Ideal For

Farm Types: All dairy operations

Competitive Advantages

What sets Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services apart from alternatives:

  • Advanced diagnostic technology
  • Rapid turnaround
  • Veterinary collaboration
  • Comprehensive services

Pricing Information

Here is the pricing information for Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services:

Individual tests from $15-85. Monthly programs from $200-500 with volume discounts.

Pricing Model: Per-test pricing with volume discounts

Prices verified Q1 2024. Volume discounts of 15-25% for regular programs.

Pros & Considerations

Advantages:
  • Advanced technology
  • Rapid results
  • Comprehensive testing
  • Veterinary support
Considerations:
  • Requires proper sampling
  • Cost per test
  • Turnaround time for some tests

ROI & Value Proposition

Understanding the return on investment for Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services:

Implementation & Setup

How to implement Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services on your dairy operation:

Implementation Timeline: Results typically within 24-72 hours

Training & Support

Training and support options available for Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services:

Support Channels:

    Buying Considerations

    Important factors to consider when evaluating Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services:

    • Current mastitis challenges
    • Treatment protocols
    • Veterinary support
    • Budget

    Evaluation Questions

    Key questions to consider when evaluating Dairy Diagnostic Lab Services:

    1. What diagnostic challenges do you face?
    2. How are you currently identifying pathogens?
    3. Do you work with a herd veterinarian?

    Market Overview

    About Animal Health International

    Learn more about Animal Health International and their complete product lineup on their company profile page.

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