Laboratory Facility at Veterinary Incubation Foundation

Veterinary Incubation Foundation (VIF TANUVAS) offers advanced laboratory facilities for veterinary research, diagnosis, and innovation. These laboratories play a crucial role in supporting animal health, food safety, vaccine development, and zoonotic disease prevention.

Each lab is equipped with modern instruments and follows strict quality control measures. Researchers, scientists, and students benefit from these resources for hands-on learning, innovation, and service to farmers and veterinarians.

Key Laboratory Facilities

1. Animal Feed Analytical & QC Lab

• Animal feed analysis ensures the nutritional value of livestock feed.
• Quality control (QC) processes verify feed safety and compliance with standards.
• Contaminants such as mycotoxins, heavy metals, and antibiotics are tested.
• Nutrient composition, such as protein, fat, and fiber, is analyzed.

Feature	Description
Purpose	Ensures safety and nutrition of animal feed
Tests Conducted	Ensures the safety and nutrition of animal feed
Users	Nutritional value, contaminants, and toxins

2. Avian Disease Lab

• Avian diseases such as Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza are diagnosed here.
• The lab provides support to poultry farmers for disease prevention and treatment.
• Diagnostic tools include ELISA, PCR, and virus isolation.
• Rapid testing helps reduce outbreaks and economic losses.

Feature	Description
Focus	Poultry disease detection
Methods Used	ELISA, PCR, culture
Importance	Protects poultry industry and food security

3. Centralised Clinical Lab

• Clinical services support veterinarians in animal health management.
• Blood, urine, and tissue samples from animals are analyzed.
• Tests help in diagnosing infections, metabolic disorders, and organ health.
• Lab supports clinical decision-making in veterinary hospitals.

Feature	Description
Services	Routine and advanced diagnostics
Sample Types	Blood, urine, tissues
Beneficiaries	Veterinarians, animal hospitals

4. Centralised Instrumentation Lab

• Sophisticated instruments are shared across departments and projects.
• Equipment includes HPLC, GC-MS, spectrophotometers, and centrifuges.
• Researchers from multiple domains use the facility for interdisciplinary studies.
• High-cost instruments are maintained centrally for efficiency.

Feature	Description
Instruments	HPLC, GC-MS, centrifuges
Users	Multidisciplinary researchers
Benefit	Cost-effective access to high-end tools

5. Central University Lab

• Research across faculties is conducted in this common platform.
• Collaborative projects benefit from shared knowledge and resources.
• Student training and thesis work are supported with advanced tools.
• Cross-departmental activities improve innovation and learning.

Feature	Description
Focus	Inter-departmental research
Activities	Projects, training, innovation
Participants	Students, scholars, faculty

6. Pharmacovigilance Lab

• Veterinary medicines are monitored for adverse reactions and safety.
• Drug residues in animal products like milk, meat, and eggs are tested.
• Lab supports policy-making and regulatory compliance.
• Side effects and toxicity of veterinary drugs are documented.

Feature	Description
Function	Drug safety monitoring
Tests	Residue analysis, toxicity testing
Outcome	Safe use of veterinary medicines

7. Poultry Disease Diagnostic Lab

• Poultry-specific diseases are detected and studied in this facility.
• Samples from farms are tested for bacterial, viral, and fungal infections.
• Early detection helps control the spread and minimize losses.
• Farmers are guided on prevention and control strategies.

Feature	Description
Specialization	Poultry health diagnostics
Disease Types	Viral, bacterial, fungal
Clients	Viral, bacterial, and fungal

8. Vaccine Research Centre – Bacterial

• Bacterial vaccines for livestock and poultry are developed and tested.
• Research includes strain identification, antigen development, and field trials.
• Safe and effective vaccines are produced for mass immunization.
• Lab helps reduce antibiotic usage by promoting preventive care.

Feature	Description
Focus	Bacterial vaccine development
Steps	Strain ID, antigen prep, trials
Contribution	Livestock health and disease control

9. Vaccine Research Centre – Viral

• Viral diseases like FMD, rabies, and swine fever are targeted here.
• Virus isolation, inactivation, and immunogenicity testing are performed.
• Lab works on improved delivery systems and long-lasting vaccines.
• Emergency vaccines are developed during outbreaks.

Feature	Description
Research Area	Viral vaccines
Key Viruses	FMD, rabies, swine fever
Benefits	Outbreak control, prevention programs

10. Zoonosis Research Lab

• Zoonotic diseases that transfer between animals and humans are studied.
• Examples include Brucellosis, Leptospirosis, and Rabies.
• Surveillance and diagnostics are combined with public health strategies.
• Lab collaborates with medical institutions for a One Health approach.

Feature	Description
Aim	Study animal-to-human diseases
Common Diseases	Rabies, Brucellosis
Collaboration	Veterinary and human health sectors

Summary

Lab Name	Main Focus	Key Users
Animal Feed Analytical & QC Lab	Feed safety & nutrition	Feed industry, vets
Avian Disease Lab	Poultry disease diagnosis	Poultry farmers, labs
Centralised Clinical Lab	Animal diagnostics	Vets, hospitals
Centralised Instrumentation Lab	Advanced equipment access	Researchers
Central University Lab	Collaborative research	Students, faculty
Pharmacovigilance Lab	Veterinary drug safety	Regulatory bodies
Poultry Disease Diagnostic Lab	Poultry health	Farmers, researchers
Vaccine Research Centre – Bacterial	Bacterial vaccine R&D	Livestock sector
Vaccine Research Centre – Viral	Viral vaccine R&D	Govt, farmers
Zoonosis Research Lab	Animal-human disease link	Public health teams

Final Thoughts

Laboratory facilities at Veterinary Incubation Foundation contribute significantly to animal health, veterinary research, and public health. Each lab addresses a specific need, from feed safety to disease prevention and vaccine development. Integrated efforts from these labs support innovation, education, and welfare in the veterinary field.

These state-of-the-art facilities help researchers, students, and farmers tackle complex health challenges in animals and reduce risks to human health through early detection and effective solutions.