ADDL General Information
History

The following is a brief chronology of the Animal Disease and Diagnostic lab.

1912 - Originally, the ADDL served as a testing laboratory for vaccines and antisera in the prevention and control of Hog Cholera.

Early 1930s - testing for Brucellosis (Bang’s Disease) was added.

1945 - Section I, Chapter 68 of the Acts of the Indiana Legislature established the official ADDL at Purdue University.

1969 - The ADDL-SIPAC was established to serve the poultry industry in southern Indiana.

1977 - An addition to the SIPAC facility provided mammalian diagnostic services.

1978 - A second addition to the main laboratory was completed.

1989 - Construction of the new ADDL facilities began on July 20.

1991 - The new ADDL facilities were operational and dedicated on June 11.