The Cooperative Extension Diagnostic and Research Laboratory brings together scientists researching animals, agriculture, insects, and plants under one roof. The unique combination of researchers provides many teaching opportunities for students, as well as premier research and outreach facilities.
By allowing for research contributions to agriculture, public health, communities, and wildlife, the lab aims to benefit Maine in a variety of ways, including protecting the natural resource- and food-based economies, adding to food safety and human health, and providing unique diagnostic and testing services to farmers, homeowners, and the public.
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Closed Holidays
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News
- Article from Lancaster Farming: United States Department of Agriculture Mandates Influenza Testing for Interstate Shipment of Dairy Cattle
- Update from United States Department of Agriculture: H5N1 Influenza A Virus Genetic Sequences Published on publicly available site
- Article from Farm and Dairy: Highly pathogenic avian influenza now in 28 dairy herds in 8 states