Awanui Veterinary
New Zealand’s leading provider of veterinary diagnostic testing and pathology services. Our four laboratories are all IANZ-accredited and are situated in major centres in the North and South Islands.
Local labs, supporting local vets, nationwide.
We are committed to providing innovative laboratory services and delivering service excellence to animal health professionals, and in doing so supporting the health and well-being of animals throughout the country.
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Latest News
NewsezyVet standard diagnostic integration (SDI)We’re pleased to share that 80% of our clients using ezyVet have successfully transitioned to the full SDI integration for submitting requests and receiving results. This integration offers a more streamlined and reliable experience compared to the legacy email-based system.ezyVet has advised that the old email integration will be phased out in the near future. […]Read More
NewsTop tips for lymph node cytologyKathryn JenkinsLymph nodes are commonly sampled for cytologic evaluation. Cytology can provide a rapid, non-invasive and cost-effective diagnosis in many disease processes including lymphoma, metastatic disease, lymphadenitis and reactive lymphoid hyperplasia. Although lymph nodes can be easy to sample, it is often a challenge to generate diagnostic quality cytology smears. These require a thin, highly […]Read More
NewsEquine melanomaKATHRYN JENKINSClinical history:A 19-year-old Grey warm-blood horse presented as lethargic and anaemic, with very pale mucous membranes and covered in melanomas. Bloods were submitted for biochemistry and haematology testing. Haematological findings:> Haemoglobin (69g/L) and haematocrit (0.20 L/L) were both below the normal reference interval and red cells displayed anisocytosis, and poikilocytosis. Small numbers of acanthocytes […]Read More
