CSU veterinarians monitoring for EHV-1: What horse owners need to know
Understand the risks of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), what to look for, and what to do if your horse is demonstrating symptoms.
Dr. Josh Daniels wins national award for diagnostic excellence
Dr. Josh Daniels, associate professor at CSU, received the 2025 AAVLD Award for Excellence in Diagnostic Veterinary Microbiology, honoring his impactful career in bacteriology, committee leadership, and dedication to veterinary diagnostic service.
From bench to bioinformatics: Networking the next generation in genetic sequencing
Veterinary diagnosticians are advancing infectious disease response through hands-on training in next-generation sequencing, thanks to NAHLN symposia focused on technology and collaboration.
Rabbits with horn-like growths: What pet owners should know
Dr. Karen Fox, a pathologist in Colorado State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and an expert in diseases that impact both wild and domestic animals, explains what pet owners should know about the rabbit papillomavirus.
The pathogen hunter: Next-Generation Sequencing tracks down genetic mutations
Jessica Henley leads CSU’s Next-Generation Sequencing core, using advanced Illumina technology to uncover genetic clues behind disease, support public health, and empower researchers with cutting-edge genomic tools.
Looking into the future with experimental pathology
The CSU Experimental Pathology Facility is shaping the future of pathology by helping researchers evaluate samples and design studies that advance medical knowledge, offering clinical, anatomic, and molecular pathological expertise.
What should I know about bird flu?
CSU’s Dr. Kristy Pabilonia, an avian influenza expert, discusses how the virus is impacting different species and the critical role CSU is playing in testing for the virus.
Dr. Kristy Pabilonia named the 2024 recipient of the AAVLD E.P. Pope Award
Kristy Pabilonia, executive director of Clinical Diagnostics for CSU’s Veterinary Health System (VHS), was named the 2024 recipient of the prestigious American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians’ E.P. Pope Award.
The art + science of bacteriology
In a building filled with scientists, the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories’ Bacteriology Laboratory team operates at the intersection of art and science.
Diagnostic detectives: CSU Parasitology Lab safeguards public health
The Parasitology Lab is more than just fecal floats; it’s a hub of discovery where parasites are meticulously identified to inform treatment decisions and safeguard animal and public health.
VHS Community: Serious fun in the Chemistry and Toxicology Lab
Diagnosing disease is a serious business, but the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory’s Chemistry and Toxicology Lab team finds ways to make the workday fun. The lighthearted group includes Lab Manager Kevin Daniels, part-time Lab Technician and part-time Quality Technician Alex Briggs, and section head and Clinical Diagnostics Associate Director Dr. Gary Mason.
Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus
Infectious laryngotracheitis virus is a contagious respiratory disease that is characterized by gasping, neck extension (in an effort to improve breathing), and conjunctivitis (inflammation of the membrane around the eye).
Marek’s disease
Marek’s disease is a common disease of backyard chickens that is caused by a herpesvirus.
Dr. Kristy Pabilonia named Director of Clinical Diagnostics for Veterinary Health System
From her vet school days volunteering at Colorado State University’s Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, through nearly two decades of work protecting animal health, and more than a year of interim leadership, Dr. Kristy Pabilonia has been named Director of Clinical Diagnostics for the Veterinary Health System.