FROM THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

 This has been another productive year for us at the ADDL. The Bacteriology Laboratory continues to develop and implement PCR tests for various animal pathogens (see last issue, Fall 1997). The Virology Laboratory is now offering a test for persistently infected BVD cattle (see this issue, page 3).

 In addition, faculty and staff of the ADDL continue to play an active role in national meetings of the American Association of the Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD) as well as the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP). Dr. Nick Macri, a graduate student, was presented the C.L. Davis Award for the outstanding graduate student from Purdue University at the last ACVP meeting held in Albuquerque, New Mexico last month.

 As this year draws to a close, I am extremely thankful for another year of working at the ADDL, but even more importantly, I am thankful for the hard working employees of this laboratory.

 Your comments about this newsletter as well as the services of the Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory are welcome. We look forward to hearing from you and serving your needs. We also wish you and yours the happiest and safest of holiday seasons.