# FarmLab Diagnostics

> FarmLab Diagnostics is an Irish veterinary and agricultural diagnostics laboratory (Emlagh Lodge, Elphin, Co. Roscommon, Ireland), providing animal health testing services for farmers and vets — including mastitis culture, somatic cell count (SCC), BVD, PCR-based disease testing, and milk testing. Samples are submitted via the FarmLab Sample Submission service; results are accessed through the Lab Results portal.

## Company
- [Home](https://farmlab.ie/): Overview of FarmLab Diagnostics' animal health testing services for farmers and vets.
- [Contact](https://farmlab.ie/contact/): Address, phone, and email for FarmLab Diagnostics (Elphin, Co. Roscommon, Ireland).
- [FAQ](https://farmlab.ie/faq/): Frequently asked questions about sample submission, testing, and results.

## Testing services
- [All Tests](https://farmlab.ie/all-tests/): Full directory of diagnostic tests offered by FarmLab.
- [Microbiology](https://farmlab.ie/all-tests/microbiology/): Bacterial culture and microbiology testing, including mastitis-causing pathogens.
- [PCR-Based Tests](https://farmlab.ie/all-tests/pcr-based-tests/): PCR testing used to diagnose a range of animal diseases.

## For farmers
- [Farmers](https://farmlab.ie/farmers/): Testing services and guidance for farmers.
- [Milk Testing](https://farmlab.ie/farmers/milk-testing/): How milk testing helps detect disease on farms.
- [Sample Submission](https://farmlab.ie/farmlab-sample-submission/): How to submit farm samples to FarmLab for testing.
- [Test Calendar](https://farmlab.ie/test-calendar/): Schedule of testing services and submission deadlines.

## For vets
- [Vets](https://farmlab.ie/vets/): Diagnostic testing services for veterinary clients.

## Mastitis & udder health (key resource cluster)
- [Understanding Mastitis in Dairy Cows](https://farmlab.ie/understanding-mastitis-in-dairy-cows/): Causes, diagnosis, and management of mastitis in dairy herds.
- [How Can I Treat Mastitis](https://farmlab.ie/how-can-i-treat-mastitis/): Treatment options for mastitis in dairy cows.
- [What Steps Can I Take to Reduce SCC](https://farmlab.ie/what-steps-can-i-take-to-reduce-scc/): Practical steps to lower somatic cell count on farm.
- [Why Is SCC Important](https://farmlab.ie/why-is-scc-important/): Why somatic cell count matters for milk quality and herd health.
- [What Are the Symptoms of Milk Fever](https://farmlab.ie/what-are-the-symptoms-of-milk-fever/): Recognising and understanding milk fever in dairy cows.
- [Guide to Interpretation of Bovine Mastitis Culture Results (PDF)](https://farmlab.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Guide-to-interpretation-of-bovine-mastitis-culture-results.pdf): Reference guide for interpreting mastitis culture lab results.

## Events & products
- [Dairycon](https://farmlab.ie/dairycon/): FarmLab's annual dairy industry conference.
- [Silage Sampling 2025](https://farmlab.ie/product/silage-sampling-2025/): Silage sampling and analysis service.
- [Newsletter](https://farmlab.ie/newsletter/): Sign up for FarmLab updates.
- [Downloads](https://farmlab.ie/downloads/): Guides and resources available for download.

## Optional
- [Lab Results Login](https://farmlab.ie/lab/): Client portal for accessing test results (login required; not for indexing).