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The Sandhill Laboratory

The Sandhill Laboratory was originally established to test samples of avian origin. We now also offer referral laboratory services to other veterinary practices and organisations covering many species.

The majority of testing for our Avian clients is done in our own laboratory, but some tests are undertaken for us by specialist laboratories throughout the United Kingdom.

Laboratory tests available include:

Worm egg counts on faeces and litter (VETQAS accredited for Avian and Ruminants)
Coccidial oocyst counts on faeces and litter
Grouse Trichostrongylus worm counts
Salmonella testing
Hygiene swab cultures
Drinking water cultures
Total Viable Counts (TVCs)
Bacterial and fungal cultures
Hatchery debris analysis
Serological testing of bloods
Post mortem examination of carcasse
AH&W Pathway Worming Treatment Check test in sheep
Milk / Mastitis culture and sensitivity
Fluke egg faecal counts

In overall charge of the laboratory testing are our Senior Laboratory Technicians, Cat Palmer and Andrew Double, with post mortem examinations being undertaken by the Veterinary Surgeons, Laura Langstaff and Dan King.