Lab Services

Important Closure Notice

Laboratory Services will be closed for Good Friday, April 18th, 2025, and Easter Monday, April 21st, 2025.

During the period of Monday, April 14th to Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025, water sample drop off times will be affected.

Please Note:

  • Monday April 14th, 2025: All water samples accepted until 3pm.
  • Tuesday April 15th, 2025: Bacteria water samples that have color must be received no later than 3 pm.
  • Wednesday April 16th, 2025: Clear (colorless) bacteria water samples must be received no later than 1 pm.
  • Thursday April 17th, 2025: Water samples will not be accepted. Laboratory Services will resume normal business hours on
    Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
Thank you for your cooperation.

The Department of Agriculture manages laboratories that analyze a range of animal, food and agricultural materials, including: individual animal and herd/flock health diagnoses; raw and processed milk and related dairy products; drinking, milk house and greenhouse water; soils; livestock feed; plant tissue; compost; and manure analyses. Our services are aimed primarily at agricultural producers and industry, but we are available to private companies, other government agencies, researchers and the public.

Our labs are located in two buildings. The Animal and Plant Lab is located at 176 College Road, while the Animal Health Lab is at 65 River Road. Dairy Lab functions are carried out in one of these two locations.

For more in-depth lab information including drop-off hours, fees and specifics on sampling:

Animal and Plant Lab

Responsible for testing: water, feed, soil, manure, compost, and fruit and vegetable crop tissues.

Animal Health Lab

Responsible for testing: livestock and other animals and post-mortem examinations.

Dairy Lab

Responsible for testing: dairy products and related materials.