OIE Reference laboratory for Brucellosis
The designation of OIE reference laboratory for Brucellosis at 77th OIE general session in May, 2009.
Role of OIE Reference Laboratory
- Expert consultants at the disposal of the World Organization for Animal Health(OIE)
- Provision of diagnostic testing facilities to Member Countries and expert consultants to brucellosis control
- Production and supply of diagnostic reagents for RBT, TAT and CF
- Research collaboration and cooperation on brucellosis with expert and Member Countries
- Provision of epizootiological data relevant to the epidemiology on brucellosis
- Publication and dissemination of any information on brucellosis
- Provision of scientific and technical training for personnel