. Activities handbook. Veterinary medicine. Laboratory Services LOOKING BACK IN LABORATORY SERVICES In June 1955 a committee of scientists in- spected Agricultural Research Service disease laboratories in WashinRton, , and at Belts- ville, Md.; Auburn, Ala.; and Denver, Colo., and reported that the laboratories were not adequate to safeguard employees from expo- sure to disease or the experimental work from cross-contamination. Much of the laboratory woik in research and regulatory fields at Washington, Auburn, and Denver was discon- tinued. Also, in 1955, laboratory programs which had bee
. Activities handbook. Veterinary medicine. Laboratory Services LOOKING BACK IN LABORATORY SERVICES In June 1955 a committee of scientists in- spected Agricultural Research Service disease laboratories in WashinRton, , and at Belts- ville, Md.; Auburn, Ala.; and Denver, Colo., and reported that the laboratories were not adequate to safeguard employees from expo- sure to disease or the experimental work from cross-contamination. Much of the laboratory woik in research and regulatory fields at Washington, Auburn, and Denver was discon- tinued. Also, in 1955, laboratory programs which had been performed by the Pathological Division of the former Bureau of Animal In- dustry, were assigned to Animal Disease Erad- ication in 1955. laboi'atory programs were placed under the staff position of Labora- toi-y Services, which now has been enlarged to a staff of 45. In addition to maintaining facilities in Washington, and at Beltsville, Md., and Ames, Iowa, Laboratory Services maintains a close working relationship wiih all diagnostic laboratoi'ies in the United States and in many foreign countries. There are 155 animal diag- nostic laboratories in this country. Biological cultures, reference materials, and direct assist- ance are provided to these laboratories on request. A Manual and Directory of Animal Diagnostic Laboratories in the L'nited States was completed in 1958 and distributed to field stations, State animal diagnostic laboratories. State livestock disease control officials, and others interested in State-Federal programs. Diagnostic services for the detection of dis- eases that might be introduced into the United States are cooperatively administered with the Plum Island Animal Disease Laboratory. A staff member is stationed at the Plum Island Animal Disease Laboratory for this purpose and to become experienced in recognizing ex- otic animal diseases. Training for Division personnel at colleges and universities is supervised by Laljoi-atory Services.
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