Description

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Isolated regions of the world are often at the forefront of emerging diseases. To be effective in disease prevention and control, they require basic resources for field sample collection and testing. Technical support for field extension staff, and the availability of reliable diagnostic testing facilities, are also vital to ensure sustainable livelihoods for subsistence farmers. This technical handbook aims to provide an easy to follow overview of the basic laboratory techniques and sample collection guidelines. The third edition provides the reader with a summary of basic diagnostic procedures and sample submission guidelines.

About the Author

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Susan C. Cork is a veterinarian with more than 30 years of practical field experience in a range of countries. She is currently a professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine in Alberta, Canada. Roy W. Halliwell is an independent consultant with more than 45 years’ experience in the development of medical and veterinary laboratory services.