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Mission: The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) safeguard U.S. animal health and contribute to public health by ensuring that timely and accurate laboratory support is provided by their nationwide animal-health diagnostic system. NVSL staff accomplish this through:
- Providing diagnostic services, reagents, and training in world-class facilities
- Responding to animal health emergencies
- Taking an active role in managing the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN)
- Serving as an international reference laboratory
- Maintaining a well-trained and responsive staff
NVSL Strategic Plan (975K, PDF)
Environmental Management System statement (115K, PDF)
Organization |
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The NVSL includes four laboratory units:
- Office of the Director
- Diagnostic Bacteriology Laboratory (DBL) Ames, Iowa
- Diagnostic Virology Laboratory (DVL) Ames, Iowa
- Foreign Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (FADDL) Plum Island, New York
- Pathobiology Laboratory (PL) Ames, Iowa
NVSL Organization Chart (PDF, 95K) History of the NVSL
The NVSL is co-located with the National Animal Disease Center (USDA-ARS) and the Center for Veterinary Biologics to form the National Centers for Animal Health.
Contact Us |
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Ames, Iowa facilities: |
Plum Island, New York facilities: |
USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL |
Letters: |
NEW AMES ADDRESS & PHONE EFFECTIVE JULY 15, 2009 |
Packages: |
Phone: (515) 337-7266 |
Phone: (631) 323-3256 |
E-mail: NVSL_Concerns@aphis.usda.gov |
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