FMD And TADs Investigation Laboratory

This lab was stablished in 2040 BS (1983 AD) as a laboratory for controlling foot-and-mouth disease. This laboratory has been transformed into the National Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Epizootic Disease Laboratory since 2061/62 BS (2004/2005 AD). Since its establishment, this laboratory has been conducting foot-and-mouth disease diagnosis. Additionally, it has been identifying other nationally significant transboundary animal diseases such as classical swine fever (hog cholera) and bluetongue disease.

Between 2001 and 2010, foot-and-mouth disease virus serotypes O, A, and Asia-1 were identified, with prevalence rates of 14.545%, 0.475%, and 2.545% respectively. Serotype C was last observed in 2047/48 BS (1990/91 AD) and has not been seen since 2051/52 BS (1994/095 AD).The circulating FMDV serotype since F/Y 2078/079 to 2080/081 was only serotype O. However, serotype A was confirmed in F/Y 2081/082.

This laboratory actively participates in the OIE and SAARC Progressive Control ... Read More