Policy Notes - TNAU Agritech Portal

has been allotted to each Poultry DiseaseDiagnostic Laboratory for the various componentsas follows:1. Modification of the laboratory(BSL II facility) : Rs.8.00 lakhs2. Laboratory equipments : Rs.12.50 lakhs3. Recurring expenditure onconsumables etc. : Rs.1.50 lakhsThe upgraded labs will also test serumsamples as preliminary screening for Bird flu virusand forward the positive samples to ReferralLaboratories for further confirmation.iii) Central Referral Laboratory:To co-ordinate the work of Animal DiseaseIntelligence Units and Poultry Disease DiagnosticLaboratories and to help the field staff in diagnosisand allied activities, one Central Referral Laboratoryis functioning at Polyclinic Complex, Saidapet,Chennai. The timely diagnosis and confirmation ofthe diseases helps in containing the disease andprotecting other animals by prompt treatment andvaccination. During 2009-10, 2,155 specimensreceived from the field have been tested and resultscommunicated. ELISA test for PPR, Brucellosis andJohne's disease, screening of farm animals forTuberculosis, Johne's disease and sexuallytransmitted diseases, screening of animals forBrucellosis and BSE surveillance have also beencarried out in this laboratory.This laboratory also deals with testing ofexport materials from animal origin and issuing ofhealth certificates. This laboratory plays a vital rolein creating awareness among poultry farmers aboutAvian Influenza and trains field veterinarians andpara veterinarians and Rapid Response Teams toact in case of emergency. As per the Governmentof India guidelines, during 2009-10, 12,547 sampleshave been sent to SRDDL, Bangalore for screeningof Avian Influenza.C) DISEASE CONTROL AND ERADICATIONAs systematic and periodical vaccination isthe key for prevention and control of variouslivestock diseases causing huge economic loss tothe farmers, the department is giving prime7475