{"id":9,"date":"2010-06-21T10:51:17","date_gmt":"2010-06-21T14:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/veterinarylab\/?page_id=9"},"modified":"2026-06-20T16:33:18","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T20:33:18","slug":"submitting-samples","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/veterinarylab\/submitting-samples\/","title":{"rendered":"Submit a Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id9_37b888-7c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#ffffff;}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9_89cdfe-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Table of Contents:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#checklist\">Checklist: Prepare, Deliver, and Pay for Your Submission<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#samples\">Submitting Samples<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#milk\">Submitting Milk Samples for Mastitis Screening<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#forms\">Website Submission Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:rgba(142, 209, 252, 0.2);}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9_4fa4a2-a5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Policies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_991a1d-41{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9_991a1d-41 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_991a1d-41, .site .entry-content 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.kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column9_d44f7a-73 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9_d44f7a-73\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\" id=\"checklist\"><strong>Prepare, Deliver, and Pay for Your 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column9_8f3d7e-fa\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Follow These Essential Steps to Prepare, Deliver, and Pay for Your Submission<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:15px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap, .kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap a{font-size:18px;font-family:forma-djr-micro;font-weight:400;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items9_a26620-69 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone kt-list-icon-aligntop\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_f7172c-1e .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_f7172c-1e\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Preserve your sample. <\/strong>If you are submitting a necropsy specimen within 24 hours of the animal\u2019s death, store in the refrigerator. If not, the whole body should be frozen. If you are preserving a tissue in formalin, <strong>do not refrigerate it<\/strong><span style=\"margin: 0px;padding: 0px\"><strong>;<\/strong><\/span> keep at room temperature. All other samples should be refrigerated.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_10be3b-43 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_10be3b-43\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Contact your veterinarian. <\/strong>All necropsy submissions must have a veterinarian involved in the case, with the except for poultry.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_2f1ce0-41 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_2f1ce0-41\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Call the lab at 207.581.3874.<\/strong> Coordinate with staff to schedule drop-off. Samples may be received between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The lab is closed all university holidays and weekends.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_8266c9-db .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_8266c9-db\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Fill out our general submission form.<\/strong> Submission forms can be filled out online or in person. If you are submitting milk samples, please use our mastitis submission form. If you are submitting environmental samples for Salmonella Enteritidis Surveillance, please use our <a href=\"https:\/\/extension.umaine.edu\/veterinarylab\/submitting-samples\/salmonella\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Salmonella submission form<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_8bacd8-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_8bacd8-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>In-Person Drop Off: Arrive at the Veterinary Diagnostic Lab at 17 Godfrey Drive in Orono, ME.<\/strong> Check in at the front desk. <strong>Please leave any whole-body specimens in your vehicle. Do not<\/strong> bring them into the front lobby.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_fe1b82-61 .kt-svg-icon-list-text mark.kt-highlight{background-color:unset;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-9_fe1b82-61\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>If Mailing Specimen: Refer to our website for packaging instructions. <\/strong>Please overnight your samples via FedEx or USPS and ship them on gel packs. We cannot accept leaky packages or fresh samples that have been left to sit at room temperature. Please include the wording \u201cExempt Animal Specimen\u201d label on the package or use <strong>UN3373<\/strong> label. 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to:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9_38e607-94\"]{font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:forma-djr-micro;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9_38e607-94\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9_38e607-94\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading9_38e607-94 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading9_38e607-94\"><strong>University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab<\/strong> <br><strong>17 Godfrey Drive<\/strong> <br><strong>Orono, ME 04473<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_112e95-fa:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_112e95-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_112e95-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:15px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_112e95-fa .kb-svg-icon-wrap{font-size:23px;color:#3698d4;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items9_112e95-fa ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap 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class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fas_check kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M173.898 439.404l-166.4-166.4c-9.997-9.997-9.997-26.206 0-36.204l36.203-36.204c9.997-9.998 26.207-9.998 36.204 0L192 312.69 432.095 72.596c9.997-9.997 26.207-9.997 36.204 0l36.203 36.204c9.997 9.997 9.997 26.206 0 36.204l-294.4 294.401c-9.998 9.997-26.207 9.997-36.204-.001z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Submit your payment.<\/strong> <strong>All payments are due at the time of service. <\/strong>Payments can be made in person via check, card, cash, or online via Stripe Link that will go to your email. Results may be withheld until payment is received. Refer to our policy page on our website for details.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9_f6cbbe-7e .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_f6cbbe-7e, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_f6cbbe-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_f6cbbe-7e, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_f6cbbe-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9_f6cbbe-7e um-UMBHBlueButton\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1b5444-62.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9_1b5444-62 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/UM-OnlineDocs\/IQBfYL6OcwrRRKD-i1AkUT7rAf56AxSlozXCUnJo2nkjnEI?e=U2cv1I\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">View Checklist: Submitting Samples to UMaine VDL<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Opens in SharePoint (PDF download available)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"samples\"><\/a>Submitting Samples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We accept animal samples (milk, eggs, environmental samples, culture swabs, etc.) for diagnostic testing, and deceased animals for necropsy. Please be sure to call us first (581.3874) before sending or bringing animals for necropsy. All animals or samples should be immediately chilled, not frozen, following death.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We operate the lab Monday to Friday, but cannot receive shipments on the weekends. It\u2019s best to bring samples early in the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Routine Salmonella samples must arrive by Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If mailing samples to the VDL, please get in touch with us and provide the tracking number when possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mailing:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging Samples for Shipment to the University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Animals to be sent for necropsy must be chilled immediately following death, and shipped in a biosecure manner. If deceased animals must be held for longer than 24-36 hours, please freeze them. Freezing decreases the accuracy of many tests, but is preferable to natural decomposition. All samples must be well-contained (doubly sealed in ziplock bags if possible). Samples that leak during transport will cause serious problems with the shipper. All samples must be transported with ice packs in the transport container; ice packs should be sealed in separate zip-lock bags. Samples that arrive at the lab warm or leaking will be refused. Finally, the box should contain absorbent padding around the samples. History and ID sheets must be filled out for each set of samples, and must not get wet during transport. To ensure good quality results, please follow these directions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chill Animal Immediately:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use the reusable frozen ice packs (\u201cBlue Ice\u201d) if possible. Immediately following the death of the animal, seal the body in a plastic bag (Ziploc bags are best for small animals).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For small cadavers, either place the sealed cadaver in a cooler or in a refrigerator (do NOT store with food).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For larger cadavers, place frozen ice packs against the abdomen and chest of the animal to chill the core, and transport immediately to the lab (after calling to check on the availability of lab personnel for check-in).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If it will be more than 24 hours before the cadaver arrives at the lab, freezing the cadaver is suggested.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Packaging a Cadaver or Samples for Shipment:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fill out the appropriate accession form (production animal, companion animal, or specific sample type form) and seal it inside a Ziploc bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shipments should be sent in a box that is acceptable to the shipper. UPS and FED EX have Styrofoam boxes inside cardboard boxes, that come with directions for shipping. Samples <strong>must not leak<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The cadaver and samples should be placed in a Ziploc bag, sealed, then into a second Ziploc bag, and resealed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reusable ice packs can be frozen, packed inside separate sealed Ziploc bags, and placed inside the shipping container along with absorbent material, such as paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Once the accession form, samples, ice packs, and absorbent material are loaded in the styrofoam box, seal it with tape.&nbsp; Then place the address label (with our address and your return address) and the \u201cdiagnostic sample\u201d label on the surrounding cardboard box, and ship.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember: Samples must be shipped promptly or delivered directly to the laboratory. Ship via FedEx or Overnight Priority through the US Postal Service. Be sure that no leakage can occur. Warm or leaking samples will not be tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mail to This Address:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab<br>17 Godfrey Drive<br>Orono, ME 04473-3692<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>207.581.3874<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic Samples<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9_05a23d-e9 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_05a23d-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_05a23d-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_05a23d-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_05a23d-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_05a23d-e9{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9_05a23d-e9 um-UMBHBlueButton\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_37af1c-f3.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9_37af1c-f3 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/bS598vdCTTzy8Ehd7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Driving Directions to 17 Godfrey Drive, Orono, Maine (Google Maps)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions from I95:<\/strong> Take the second Orono Exit (Stillwater Ave.), go right onto Stillwater, then right onto Godfrey Drive (first light; if you cross the river, you have gone too far). You will see a sign for the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Lab at the turn onto Godfrey Drive. Go about \u00bd mile, passing the Black Bear Inn on your right. When you see a sign for the Extension Diagnostic and Research lab on your left, pull into the parking lot and enter the glass doors at the front of the building to meet with an administrative specialist. If you don\u2019t see someone at the front desk, please call 207.581.2775 for assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9_59f7e8-41 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_59f7e8-41, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_59f7e8-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_59f7e8-41, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_59f7e8-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_59f7e8-41{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9_59f7e8-41 um-UMBHBlueButton\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_64902c-5c.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_64902c-5c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn 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#79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_64902c-5c.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_64902c-5c.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><a class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9_64902c-5c kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\" href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/UM-OnlineDocs\/IQBfgHf5BaeOQrF19PzIi_XeAa2UCs0TjnjnvDQ2jH3afh4?e=UQunSc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">UMaine VDL: Specimen Submission Directions<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Opens in SharePoint (PDF download available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a id=\"milk\"><\/a>Submitting Milk Samples for Mastitis Screening<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9_c7f945-e9 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_c7f945-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_c7f945-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_c7f945-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_c7f945-e9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9{margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_c7f945-e9{padding-right:25px;padding-left:25px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn kb-buttons-wrap kb-btns9_c7f945-e9 um-UMBHBlueButton\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button{color:#082e58;background:#79bde8;font-size:16px;font-family:'Chakra Petch';font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;border-top-left-radius:20px;border-top-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-right-radius:20px;border-bottom-left-radius:20px;border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button:focus{color:#ffffff;background:#082e58;border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button{border-top:2px solid #79bde8;border-right:2px solid #79bde8;border-bottom:2px solid #79bde8;border-left:2px solid #79bde8;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button:hover, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn .kb-btn9_1d9169-91.kb-button:focus{border-top-color:#082e58;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#082e58;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#082e58;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#082e58;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style><span class=\"kb-button kt-button button kb-btn9_1d9169-91 kt-btn-size-standard kt-btn-width-type-fixed kb-btn-global-outline  kt-btn-has-text-true kt-btn-has-svg-false  wp-block-kadence-singlebtn\"><span class=\"kt-btn-inner-text\">Procedures for Collecting Milk Samples, National Mastitis Council <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has--font-size\">Opens in SharePoint (PDF download available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Submit Milk Samples to the University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You will need:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>An accession form for milk samples: <a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem.sharepoint.com\/:w:\/s\/UM-OnlineDocs\/IQDnPpnDUQBfTYe-wCcDZstdAbbJCpPH-eNk0gbqDT0-YMI?e=LpGEmX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milk Sample Submission Form (Opens in SharePoint, PDF download available)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sterile containers (able to contain about 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk) that you can identify using an indelible pen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sharpie-type pen (permanent ink) for labeling containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ziploc bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leak-proof shipping box (The first choice is a cardboard box with a styrofoam liner; it will contain any leakage or moisture and will keep the sample cool).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Absorbent material for padding (such as wadded newspaper or paper towel)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pack:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once collected, make sure the milk sample stays cold or frozen. If it is frozen, please mention this on the submission form.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the cover to the milk vial is secured shut so it won&#8217;t open while shipping.\u00a0Snap caps are usually fine if well-shut. If using a screw cap, apply tape around the lid after it is firmly closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If possible, put individual vials into their own Ziploc bags and seal them well.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seal all samples into a large Ziploc bag.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use re-freezable cold packs, NOT wet or dry ice, to keep the sample cool. Put the ice pack into a separate Ziploc bag so it won\u2019t leak into the package as it melts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tape the sample bag onto the cold pack bag to help keep the samples cold.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to send:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>University of Maine Veterinary Diagnostic Lab<br>17 Godfrey Drive<br>Orono, ME 04473-3692<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Diagnostic Samples<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Remember<\/strong>: No leakage, no moisture, no odor, and a cool sample. Leaky packages may not be delivered. Wet packages are considered to be hazardous, so avoid leaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ship Early in the Week<\/strong>: Mail is not delivered to the lab on weekends or holidays; samples sent late in the week may be unrefrigerated until delivered to the lab on the next working day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><a id=\"forms\"><\/a>Website Submission Forms:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mastitis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to submit your milk samples for testing?<\/strong> Please use our quick online Milk Sample Submission Form to provide owner and veterinarian details, specify your testing preferences (such as Mycoplasma culture or susceptibility), and log your sample information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you begin, please review our sample quality policy regarding transit conditions to ensure a smooth and accurate testing process.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_0470ed-c3{padding-left:0px;gap:25px;justify-content:flex-start;align-items:center;}.kt-btns9_0470ed-c3 .kt-button{font-weight:normal;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_0470ed-c3, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_0470ed-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_0470ed-c3, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_0470ed-c3{margin-bottom:0px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_0470ed-c3{padding-right:50px;padding-left:50px;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_0470ed-c3, .site .entry-content .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kt-btns9_0470ed-c3, .wp-block-kadence-advancedbtn.kb-btns9_0470ed-c3, .site .entry-content 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.kt-block-spacer{height:30px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-9_431322-83 .kt-divider{border-top-width:2px;border-top-color:#abb8c3;width:100%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-9_431322-83\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salmonella<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Salmonella Enteritidis\u00a0(SE) Surveillance Program Environmental Submission Form<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the online Salmonella Enteritidis\u00a0(SE) Surveillance Program Environmental Submission Form, below, to submit your environmental samples for the Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) Surveillance Program. 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