Frederick Animal Health Vet-LIRN Network Capacity Building Project

Maryland State Department Of Agriculture, Annapolis MD

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Abstract

Abstract: The focus of this proposal is to seek funding for the Frederick Animal Health Laboratory (FAHL) to expand the capability to support the mission of Vet-LIRN (Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network), though the addition of a Sensititre Vizion Digital MIC Viewing System with Nephelometer for determining bacterial sensitivities of submitted samples. This equipment will allow FAHL to participate in the Vet-LIRN Whole Genome Sequencing project by providing multidrug resistant bacterial strains. FAHL is an ISO 17025 Accredited diagnostic laboratory and is part of the Maryland Department of Agriculture. FAHL has the staff, equipment, technology, and management system to be able to provide critical resources that will benefit and support Vet-LIRN.