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National Animal Health Laboratory

The Animal Health Laboratory is New Zealand's national veterinary laboratory. We diagnose, research and help control animal diseases there. Find out about what we do there, how to send a sample, and see our publications.

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What we do at the Animal Health Lab

Send a sample for testing

National Animal Health Laboratory publications and newsletters

Who to contact

If you have questions about the Animal Health Laboratory:

To report suspected exotic diseases in animals:

  • call 0800 80 99 66.

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