The Laboratory, which was incorporated with the Division of Animal Health (see CA4540)in July 1996, provides diagnostic, research, training, and vaccine production and testing services in support of exotic livestock disease control and eradication programs in Australia; ensures that livestock imported through animal quarantine stations are free from diseases exotic to Australia; and certifies that livestock exported from Australia are free from specified diseases.
Historical agency address
Ryrie Street, Geelong, Vic
Superior agency unregistered
1 Jan 1988-31 Dec 1988: CSIRO, Institute of Animal Production and Processing