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

项目摘要 美国食品和药物管理局之间的这项合作协议的目标是 (FDA)兽医实验室调查和反应网络(VET-LIRN)和 康涅狄格大学兽医诊断实验室(CVMDL) 康涅狄格州将为该网络提供更多的样本测试和数据分析 能力。 通过5年的基础设施拨款获得FDA的支持，CVMDL将能够 在危及健康或健康的事件中，支持网络的干预- 属于动物的。 CVMDL将能够提供测试； 包括对VET-LIRN提交的样本进行常规微生物分析 实验室，包括饲料样本、环境样本和临床样本 样本来自不同的动物物种。 如果在疫情爆发期间收集了样本，将进行测试 由FDA或国家通过网络进行的调查或调查，以及 联邦政府机构。 将对兽医提交的动物进行尸检或 用于案件调查目的。 该合作协议将支持能力测试和培训活动 按照兽医-利兰的指示。 CVMDL向FDA Vet-LIRN申请的资金将用于采购 必要的用品、维护设备和部分实验室支持 人员工资。 我们现在和过去成功参与VET-LIRN表明我们热衷于 有兴趣调查新出现的对动物健康的威胁。CVMDL作为全国性的 经认可的实验室拥有合格的人员和全面的质量保证 程序。CVMDL和芝加哥大学可获得的专业知识 康涅狄格州保证本协议的可行性和执行力。

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.