VDACS Animal Health Laboratory Tour
Thursday, October 1, 2026 • 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
250 Cassell Road Wytheville, Virginia, 24382
Ever wonder where samples go after your veterinarian collects them from your animal? You are
invited to see what is involved in testing diagnostic samples that you or your veterinarian send
to the lab. Get a behind-the-scenes look at what happens between the time samples are taken
and when you get the results. Producers will gain knowledge of services offered by the Virginia
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, as well as a brief overview of diseases
affecting sheep and goats. Learn what samples are required for diagnostic testing. The meeting
will conclude with a tour of the Wytheville VDACS laboratory, which is one of only thirty-five Level 1
National Animal Laboratory Health Network-Certified laboratories across the US.
For more info, contact: Mandy Fletcher
804-892-0108 | afletcher@vsu.edu
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