“A correct diagnosis is three-fourths the remedy.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Client focused Veterinary Diagnostic Services and expertise in support of animal health diagnostics, research, teaching and surveillance.
Prairie Diagnostic Services Inc. (PDS) is a non-profit corporation created by a partnership of the Province of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan. PDS is dedicated to providing veterinary diagnostic services and is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) and the Standards Council of Canada to ISO/IEC 17025 standard.
PDS is located at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) in Saskatoon with laboratories integrated directly into the College. The laboratory provides a full range of diagnostic services including: necropsy, surgical pathology, clinical pathology, histology, bacteriology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, virology, toxicology and endocrinology.
Old PDS Client Portal Discontinued as of April 2, 2023
New Client Portal User Guide
PDS is no longer accepting Gel Swabs for PCR Testing
Additional Information
Beef and Swine Extension Services available to PDS Clients
Beef Extension Services
Swine Extension Services
Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) Testing
EIA Digital reporting with Global Vet Link (GVL) is effective as of December 1, 2021. Please contact your CFIA District Office if you have any questions regarding the GVL transition.
Paper submissions will require CFIA approval. PDS will not process paper submissions without CFIA approval. Ensure to contact your CFIA District Office before submitting.
Bovine Submission Form
BioPRYN Submission Form and Information
Caprine / Ovine Submission Form
Sheep and Goat Pooled Fecal Testing
Porcine Submission Form
Saskatchewan Small Holder Swine Health Surveillance Program Submission Form
Companion Animal Submission Form
Release of Remains for Cremation Form
Equine Submission Form
Equine Metabolic Testing at PDS
Avian / Reptile Submission Form
Avian Influenza Information
Saskatchewan Small Flock Poultry Surveillance Program Submission Form
Exotic Animal / Wildlife Submission Form
CWD Submission Form
Toxicology Submission Form
Mycotoxin Calculator
POPS Submission Form