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VLA is internationally recognised as a centre of excellence in veterinary research.

VLA provides a wide range of applied research and consultancy, diagnosis and surveillance on farm animal diseases to Government, the livestock health industry and private sector.

We are a National and International Reference Laboratory for a wide range of farm animal diseases and have close international links with research institutes and universities.

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Welcome to the VLA Website

Image of hensAvian influenza: Epidemiology report

Defra has published a final epidemiology report into the avian influenza outbreak confirmed in Oxfordshire on 4 June.

New Services Logo for the Bluetongue PCR testingBluetongue PCR testing

The PCR test for bluetongue is now available from VLA. The ELISA test can still be requested.

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International Conference

See details about this conference in September 2008 and how to register.

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Test Price Lists

The 2008/2009 interactive surveillance and commercial test price lists.

 

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VLA is an Executive Agency of the Department for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs