AAHL scientist undertaking diagnostic testing during the 2007
equine influenza outbreak in Australia. Diagnosis, Surveillance
and Response The Diagnosis, Surveillance and Response Group
delivers CSIRO's national responsibilities in the area of
emergency terrestrial animal and fish diseases, including
diseases of wildlife and zoonotic diseases. 23 October 2009 |
Updated 14 October 2011 CSIRO's Australian Animal Health
Laboratory (AAHL) plays a vital role in maintaining the health
of Australia's livestock, aquaculture species and wildlife and
ensuring the competitiveness of Australian agriculture and
trade. AAHL is a national centre of excellence in disease
diagnosis, research and policy advice in animal health. It is a
major facility of CSIRO Livestock Industries. The purpose of the
Diagnosis Surveillance and Response Group (DSR) is to deliver on
AAHL's key national facility responsibilities to the Australian
community: The DSR Group also manages AAHL's World Organisation
for Animal Health (OIE) designations a