Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory - CAR

07/10/2024

07/05/2024

|| As we celebrate Farmers' and Fisherfolk's Month this May, we take pride and recognize the unfailing efforts of the farmers and fishers who continuously provide food to our tables.

07/05/2024

Congratulations to Dr. Arlene M. Sagayo, DA-CAR OIC-Regional Technical Director for Research and Regulations, for being appointed as Director III of the Department of Agriculture. We celebrate with you!

The appointment was publicly announced via the page of the Presidential Communications Office this afternoon, May 6, 2024.

23/02/2024

RADDL-CAR plays a vital role in supporting livestock production by providing essential laboratory services for disease diagnosis.

The laboratory's capabilities offers a wide range of diagnostic tests, including microbiological, serological, and pathological analyses.

*𝙁𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙦𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙍𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙇, 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙍𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙇𝙎 𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙤𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙍𝙚𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙇𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 (𝘼𝘿𝘿𝙍𝙇). 𝙁𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙖𝙞𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙙𝙚𝙥𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙙.

23/02/2024

The Department of Agriculture has declared the province of Benguet free from avian influenza, two years after the initial case of the H5N1 strain infection was confirmed through laboratory testing.

Full story: https://www.da.gov.ph/da-declares-benguet-province-free-from-avian-flu/

23/02/2024

𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐋 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐗𝐗 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

In a significant step towards bolstering livestock health services, the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) has recently undertaken specialized training in Enzyme-linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) testing by Dr. Anchalee La-ard last February 19, 2024 at Dontogan, Baguio City.

Dr. La-ard from IDEXX Laboratories, a company specializing in the development and manufacture of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services for veterinary, food, and water applications, centered on sharing her expertise in blocking ELISA, placing a spotlight on the detection and prevention of avian influenza in livestock animals.

The training aimed to empower veterinarians, technicians, agricultural extension workers, and farmers with a diagnostic tool for early detection of diseases such as Avian influenza and other viral infections, crucial in preventing the spread within herds. The IDEXX-led training ensures that RADDL stays at the forefront of technological advancements, enhancing its capacity to deliver accurate and timely results. This proactive approach not only safeguards the health of livestock populations but also contributes significantly to the overall productivity and sustainability of the livestock industry. As RADDL elevates its capabilities, the integration of ELISA testing emerges as a vital component in the ongoing commitment to livestock welfare and disease prevention.

23/02/2024

𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐋 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐑𝐋

The Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (RADDL) achieved a significant milestone in enhancing its diagnostic capabilities through hands-on training in Bacterial Isolation and Identification, and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test by Disk Diffusion, conducted from December 4 to 8, 2023 at Dontogan Baguio City. Following the intensive training, the laboratory embarked on a parallel testing phase, under the leadership of the Bacteriology unit of the Animal Disease Diagnosis and Reference Laboratory (ADDRL). The testing, which included Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test by Disk Diffusion and bacterial isolation and identification, concluded successfully from December 11 to 22, 2023.

The dedicated RADDL staff, Ms. Deemugh Agnes C. Bantog, Dr. Shearwood S. It-itan, and Dr. Urchris Oleng S. Doyayag, actively participated in the rigorous hands-on training sessions, focusing on different techniques in Bacterial Isolation and Identification which are crucial for accurate and swift disease diagnosis in animal populations. Additionally, the laboratory personnel honed their skills in the Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test by Disk Diffusion, a key component in determining the effectiveness of antimicrobial agents.

RADDL seamlessly transitioned into a parallel testing phase with the knowledge gained from the training. The team engaged in comprehensive testing procedures for Antimicrobial Susceptibility Test by Disk Diffusion and bacterial isolation and identification. Demonstrating exceptional competence, the laboratory met the standards set by ADDRL, marking a significant achievement in advancing their diagnostic capabilities.

RADDL’s successful completion of the training and parallel testing highlights the laboratory's dedication to staying at the forefront of diagnostic excellence. The commendable efforts of the RADDL team in mastering bacteriology techniques undoubtedly enhances their ability to provide accurate and timely diagnoses, contributing to the overall health and well-being of animal population.
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