Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center Receives Governor's Award

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The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center has been recognized for its excellence in providing scientific support to Nebraska's agricultural stakeholders. The center received the Governor's Excellence in Ag Partnership Award at the 2025 Governor's Summit in Kearney. The center's outstanding work in detecting, researching, and addressing animal disease has been instrumental in ensuring the safety of Nebraska's food supply.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center has been awarded the Governor's Excellence in Ag Partnership Award for its scientific excellence and support of Nebraska agricultural stakeholders.
  • The center is a critical resource for the university's Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, providing excellent and efficient service for the state and veterinarians.
  • The laboratory annually analyzes 300,000 samples to monitor for common animal diseases, as well as high-consequence threats such as avian influenza.
  • The center provides prompt and expert reports for Nebraska veterinarians, helping them connect with resources for disease response and future prevention.
  • The laboratory is accredited by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians and is a Level 1 National Animal Health Laboratory Network member.
  • The center has expertise in disciplines including bacteriology, histology, immunohistochemistry, pathology, molecular diagnostics, serology, and virology.

Statistics:

  • 65,000 square feet: the size of the Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center laboratory.
  • 300,000: the number of samples analyzed annually by the center.
  • 2020-21: the year the facility scaled up to handle the heavy volume of campus community samples to test for SARS-COV-2.
  • 2025: the year the Governor's Summit took place, where the center received the Governor's Excellence in Ag Partnership Award.

Sources:

  • University of Nebraska: "Nebraska Veterinary Diagnostic Center Receives Governor's Award"
  • Geitner Simmons: Author of the article, substance not available.