The ISU VDL Analytical Chemistry Services laboratory provides Beta-lactams and Cephalosporins screening in bovine and caprine milk.

The following Beta-Lactams & Cephalosporins are included in our routine milk screening panel.

Compound Tolerance level (ppb)
Amoxicillin 10
Ampicillin 10
Ceftiofur 100
Cephapirin 20
Desacetylcephapirin Tolerance Not Established
Cloxacillin 10
Dicloxacillin TNE
Oxacillin Tolerance Not Established
Penicillin G 5*

*Safe level not tolerance level

Milk Screening Panel

The milk screening panel can be found on the Diagnostic Tests page.

Individual Veterinary Drugs

The laboratory has the capability to analyze for a wide range of veterinary drugs in milk. Please contact the laboratory prior to submitting samples with your specific testing request.

For additional information please call Iowa State Veterinary Field Services (515) 294-7595.