VDL

Today, the VDL's primary activity is to provide animal health support to livestock and poultry producers, practicing veterinarians, and other animal health consultants by generating in-depth laboratory investigative information to help determine why a herd, flock, or individual animal is not performing up to its potential... The VDL serves the interests of the livestock and poultry industry, animal research scientists and educators, and companion animal owners. We provide strong support to the state as the official laboratory of the Minnesota Board of Animal Health as well as supporting the national animal and human health system... Beginning in 1998 the VDL initiated an extensive project to upgrade its computer systems to leading edge technology. Currently, case processing and reporting software is being developed to improve the laboratory's communication with its users. Technology in molecular diagnostics is also being upgraded and expanded to meet an increasing demand for these..

Also known as: Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Primary location: Paul United States