In-House Laboratory Services for Farm Animals

At Penbode Farm Vets, we provide fast, reliable in-house laboratory testing to support the health and productivity of your animals. By performing on-site diagnostic tests, we can deliver faster results, make quicker treatment decisions, and improve disease management for cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and alpacas.

Our in-house farm veterinary laboratory services include:

  • Ovacyte faecal egg count and fluke testing. video walkthrough here
  • Lungworm testing
  • Q-Scout milk sample analysis for dry cow management video walkthrough here
  • Calf scour diagnostics
  • BVD tag and test disease screening
  • Microscopy for ectoparasites, including lice, mites, and scab
  • Post-mortem sample collection and laboratory submission
  • Blood testing and biochemistry

Having access to an in-house veterinary laboratory allows our farm vets to diagnose problems quickly, helping reduce production losses and improve herd and flock performance. We work closely with our farmers to provide practical, cost-effective livestock health testing tailored to your farm and concerns. Whether you need routine herd health screening, disease investigation, parasite monitoring, or emergency diagnostic support, our experienced farm animal vets are here to help keep your livestock healthy and productive.

Contact our team to discuss in-house tests, and we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions!