/ California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System Content for ºÙºÙÊÓƵ en /news/tulare-lab-facility-closed-due-flooding <p>The California Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) lab in Tulare has been closed since March 16 due to flooding. ºÙºÙÊÓƵ staff have been able to visit the site with the assistance of the Tulare County Office of Emergency Services and local first responders. They are currently assessing damage and planning cleanup efforts.&nbsp;</p> <p>There is currently no estimate on when the lab will reopen. Clients are being advised to submit samples to other CAHFS locations in Davis, Turlock and San Bernardino.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> March 21, 2023 - 3:47pm Andy Fell /news/tulare-lab-facility-closed-due-flooding /news/vet-med-state-dedicate-new-animal-health-food-safety-lab <p>The California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System, run by the School of Veterinary Medicine, has opened a fourth lab — this one near Tulare, midway between Fresno and Bakersfield. The School of Veterinary Medicine operates the lab system for the state, to protect animal health and performance, and safeguard public health and the food supply.&nbsp;</p> November 01, 2016 - 11:46am Dave Jones /news/vet-med-state-dedicate-new-animal-health-food-safety-lab