Vet-LIRN: Improving infrastructure and response capabilities at the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory

项目摘要 食品和药物管理局之间的合作协议的目的是 (FDA)兽医实验室调查和反应网络（Vet-LIRN）和 康涅狄格州兽医医学诊断实验室（CVMDL），大学 康涅狄格州，是提供网络增加样本测试和数据分析 能力的 通过获得FDA的5年基础设施拨款支持，CVMDL将能够 支持网络在危害健康或健康的事件中采取干预措施， 作为动物。 CVMDL将能够提供测试; 包括Vet-LIRN提交的样本的常规微生物分析， 实验室，包括饲料样品，环境样品和临床 来自不同动物物种的样本。 如果在疫情期间采集样本， FDA或通过各州网络进行的调查或调查， 联邦政府机构。 CECVMDL将对Vet-LIRN提交的动物进行尸检， 用于案件调查 该合作协议将支持能力测试和培训活动 根据兽医LIRN的指示。 CVMDL向FDA Vet-LIRN申请的资金将用于采购 必要的供应，维护设备，并部分支持实验室 人员工资。 我们目前和过去成功参与Vet-LIRN证明了我们的热情 对调查动物健康新威胁的兴趣。CVMDL作为一个国家 认可实验室拥有合格的人员和全面的质量保证 程序. CVMDL和University of 康涅狄格州保证本协议的可行性和执行。

Project Summary The objective of this cooperative agreement between the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Veterinary Laboratory Investigation and Response Network (Vet-LIRN) and the Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (CVMDL), University of Connecticut, is to provide the network with increased sample testing and data analysis capabilities. By obtaining support from FDA via the 5-years infrastructure grant, CVMDL will be able to support interventions by the network in events that compromise the health or well- being of animals. CVMDL will be able to provide testing;  Including routine microbiological analysis of samples submitted by Vet-LIRN to the laboratory, including feed samples, environmental samples, and clinical samples derived from different animal species.  CVMDL will conduct testing if samples are collected during outbreak investigations or surveys conducted by FDA or through the network by State and Federal Government agencies.  CVMDL will conduct necropsies of animals submitted by Vet-LIRN for testing or for case investigation purposes.  This cooperative agreement will support proficiency testing and training activities as directed by the Vet-LIRN.  Funding requested by CVMDL to FDA Vet-LIRN will be used to procure necessary supplies, maintain equipment, and partially support laboratory personnel salaries. Our successful current and past participation in the Vet-LIRN demonstrates our keen interest in investigating emerging threats to animal health. CVMDL as a nationally accredited laboratory has qualified personnel and a comprehensive quality assurance program. The expertise and knowledge available at CVMDL and the University of Connecticut warrant the feasibility and execution of this agreement.