Who Diagnoses Livestock Diseases Best? Ulsan Health and Environment Research Institute Ranks Top Among 60 Nationwide Locations

The Ulsan City Health and Environment Research Institute has been recognized for having the nation's top-level livestock disease diagnostic capabilities.

On the 25th, the Ulsan Health and Environment Research Institute announced that it received an "appropriate" rating with an excellent score of "perfect" in all categories in the "Livestock Disease Diagnostic Capability Proficiency Test" conducted by the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency.

The Livestock Disease Diagnostic Capability Proficiency Test is conducted annually to improve the diagnostic capabilities of livestock disease testing institutions and to ensure reliability and accuracy.

This year, from June 1 to June 29, the test was conducted on a total of 60 organizations, including city and provincial quarantine agencies and private diagnostic institutions.

The evaluation covered seven categories, including Brucellosis (2 types), Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome, Newcastle Disease (antigen, antibody), Avian Typhoid, and pathological tissue examination.

The Ulsan Health and Environment Research Institute demonstrated the nation's highest level of diagnostic capability by receiving an appropriate rating with excellent results in all categories.

An official from the Health and Environment Research Institute stated, "Since January this year, we have established a precision testing division for animal disease diagnosis, pathological appraisal, and detailed inspection of livestock products, and have been striving to enhance trust as a livestock disease diagnostic institution." He added, "We will continue to provide rapid and accurate disease diagnosis results to support hygienic livestock production and minimize damage in the livestock field caused by animal diseases."

Ulsan Institute of Health and Environment Research.

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