The National Botulism Reference Laboratory at New Bolton Center provides diagnostic services for both suspected individual cases of botulism, as well as possible outbreaks. As one of the few laboratories of its kind in the United States, the laboratory provides testing for samples from multiple animal species including equine, bovine, avian and canine,  as well as suspected feedstuffs such as wrapped baleage and other forages.

Consultation is available for veterinarians to discuss the clinical signs of affected animals including epidemiological factors in order to better determine the likelihood of botulism.