Organization of the work of the department of molecular research of the veterinary laboratory

The article presents an analysis of the organization of the work of the molecular research department of a large veterinary laboratory in the Russian Federation. The department consists of boxes where technically complex studies are carried out using modern expensive equipment and requiring highly qualified veterinary specialists. The department carries out laboratory studies of biological and pathological material for the presence of pathogens of infectious animal diseases, control of genetically modified microorganisms (GMOs) in feed and agricultural products, determination of the genetic relatedness of animals by nucleic acid amplification (PCR). The article presents the volume of research conducted over the past five years and draws conclusions about the work of the department.