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Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory

Welcome to the Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL) at the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Charles Sturt University.  The laboratory is presently under construction in Nathan Cobb Drive on the Wagga Wagga Campus of the university and is expected to be fully operational by October 2009.

The VDL will be a highly secure state of the art facility built around the post mortem room, which will cater for all animals, ranging from small birds, wildlife and pets through to farm livestock and horses.  Ancillary laboratories will perform a full range of testing in histopathology, parasitology, microbiology, molecular biology, haematology, biochemistry and cytology.

It is our hope that the VDL will provide a comprehensive diagnostic service to veterinarians from southern New South Wales and north eastern Victoria.  The only specimens that will be received directly from animal owners will be those for parasitology, particulary from farm livestock.

The VDL will usually be open from 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday.  Emergency services will be available as needed.  Enquiries can be made by telephoning (02) 693 34000 or by emailing vdl@csu.edu.au.