Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
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About the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories play a major role in statewide, national, and global animal and zoonotic disease detection and surveillance, seeking to protect the health of livestock, companion animals, and the general public.
We provide a wide range of tests for all species, with the help of state-of-the-art capabilities and advanced expertise in veterinary diagnostics.
The laboratories are a member of several national laboratory networks, including the USDA’s National Animal Health Laboratory Network and the CDC’s Laboratory Response Network, which coordinate testing for high-consequence and zoonotic pathogens, such as influenza A virus, chronic wasting disease, anthrax, and many others.
We work directly with state and federal agencies – including the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Colorado Parks and Wildlife, and the Colorado Department of Agriculture – on pathogen detection and response.
The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories are accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians.
Contact us
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2450 Gillette Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80526
USPS shipping address
200 West Lake Street, 1644 Campus Delivery
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1644
Research services
We provide expert testing and interpretation to researchers at academic institutions, government and non-governmental agencies, and within the biotechnology industry.
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