University of Kentucky - Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center

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Shipping address:
University of Kentucky
Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center
1490 Bull Lea Rd.
Lexington, KY 40511

Mailing address:
University of Kentucky
Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center
P.O. Box 14125
Lexington, KY 40512-4125

Phone Numbers:
(859) 253-0571 - Voice
(859) 255-1624 - Fax

Diagnostic Services Coordinator:
Dr. Deborah Maples Williams:
(859) 253-0571 x150

Office Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Receiving Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours:
Holiday Hours Memorandum

The Livestock Disease Diagnostic Center is a full service animal health diagnostic facility. The Center is charged with the diagnosis of animal diseases, and the performance of tests which safeguard the health of the animal population in Kentucky. The Center helps identify infectious diseases, identify regulatory diseases, provides the means to meet export sales requirements, and provides an early warning system for impending epidemics.

Notice:

LDDC does not perform euthanasia, and does not provide carcass disposal services. Click here for more information

New Test Offering:

LDDC is now offering Equine Influenza PCR testing. Click here for more information

The LDDC runs EIA (Equine Infectious Anemia) tests by the ELISA method. AGID method is done only if specifically requested. This must be done by contacting either Dr. Deborah Williams or Meg Steinman at 859-253-0571 prior to sending in the specimen and paperwork for testing.