The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare reopens
Quick Summary
- The CAHFS Tulare branch is now open for necropsy services at the nearby Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center after being closed due to flooding.
The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare has resumed their necropsy services in the nearby Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center (VMTRC). The original location of the Alex A. Ardans laboratory (located next door to the VMTRC) has been closed since March, 2023 due to significant flood damage in the basement. Staff expect to be located in the VMTRC for a couple of years while the Ardans lab is undergoing extensive repairs, and thank their clients for patience as they work to restore all services.
Location, Hours and Contact
Location: Veterinary Medicine Teaching and Research Center • 18830 Rd 112, Tulare, CA 93274
Follow the signs to the new receiving area at the rear of the VMTRC, but feel free to stop in the front (administration) building to ask for directions as necessary.
Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Emergency or after hours services can be arranged with the pathologist on call.
Please call the laboratory with any questions (559) 688-7543.
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For more information on why CAHFS Tulare was closed, please see this article from March, 2023.