Veterinary Laboratory Notifications

Veterinary Laboratory Notifications

Date: 09/06/2026

1.Leptospira MAT- currently unavailable at EMAI

The Leptospira MAT serovars are currently unavailable for testing at EMAI. Please contact Customer Service for further information.

Date: 19/03/2026

2. New Bee Disease Diagnostics Specimen Advice Form

We have updated our Bee Disease Diagnostics Specimen Advice Form to meet the change in compliance rules set out in the "Australian Honeybee Industry Code of Practice V2.1 2025". Please use the above link to the new form for all new submissions going forward.

Date: 29/01/2026

3. New Liver Fluke testing requirements for interstate movement of horses to Western Australia

New requirements for importing horses into Western Australia (WA), for liver fluke sampling and testing, will be in effect from 1 December 2025. Please refer to the DPIRD WA Factsheet link.

Date: 10/06/2025

4. TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF EHRLICHIA CANIS ELISA TESTING

Please note that due to the discontinuation of the kit from the manufacturer, until further notice we are unable to offer E. canis ELISA testing at EMAI. We are working to resolve this situation as soon as possible.