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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
View the NVSL Strategic Plan (975K, PDF)
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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-locating with the National Animal Disease Center (USDA-ARS) and the Center for Veterinary Biologics to form the National Centers for Animal Health. Click here to view progress on the construction of the modernized facilities that will house the USDA's largest animal health center.
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Ames, Iowa facilities: |
Plum Island, New York facilities: |
USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL |
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Phone: (515) 663-7266 |
Phone: (631) 323-3256 |
General e-mail: NVSLConcerns@aphis.usda.gov |
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