Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

The disease detectors

A new bird flu is discovered half way around the world. Thousands of wild birds have been affected, and it is only a matter of time before it begins to spread globally. Scientists at the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University immediately begin developing tests to identify the disease, so if it appears in our region, they can detect it before an outbreak.

Dr. Terry McElwain, executive director of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory and Dr. Tim Baszler, director of the Washington Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory.