Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the covid pandemic, and now the…

Awards issued prior to january 20, 2025, were funded under previous administrations and may not reflect the priorities and policies of the current administration.** the covid pandemic, and now the ongoing highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak in poultry, dairy, wild birds, and mammals, highlight the importance of diagnostic testing in effective response to disease outbreaks. The michigan state university veterinary diagnostic laboratory (VDL) provides rapid, accurate diagnostic testing for animals in michigan and across the country. As a tier 1 member of the national animal health laboratory network (NAHLN), the VDL stands prepared to provide routine surveillance and emergency response testing for a broad array of diseases to protect animal and human health. Through the NAHLN, the VDL will continue to serve as a leader in diagnostics, quality assurance, and emergency response, to support national and global efforts to predict, prevent, and respond to high-consequence disease outbreaks.