IMMUNOLOGY FIELD VISIT REPORT   2800w

WAN MAISARAH BINTI WAN ZAMRI

INTRODUCTION

On 19th May 2015, Introduction to Immunology was organized a field trip to Veterinary Research Institute (VRI) in Ipoh, Perak. It involved all students that took Introduction to Immunology course. The trip was escorted by the course’s lecturer, Madam Nor Dini Rusli.

HISTORY OF VRI

Veterinary Research Institute (VRI), Ipoh, Perak is one section in the Division of Research and Innovation, Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-based Industrian Malaysia. It was established in 1984 in temporary premises Hospital Bahagia, Tanjong Rambutan, Perak and it was formerly known as the Federal Research Laboratory. VRI today has been moved to its present location in Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, Ipoh in 1953. It covers an area of ​​14.4 hectares. At that time, led by Director of Research VRI and assisted by 131 personnel comprising 13 Veterinary Surgeons 11 Research Officer, 2nd Assistant Veterinary Officer, 47 Laboratory Assistant, Veterinary Assistant 7 and 51 support staff. Since then, VRI has been expanded to meet the growing demand in the livestock industry.

In 2008, VRI made history as recommended by international bodies recognized as FAO’s regional reference laboratories (Regional Reference Center) for HPAI disease (bird flu) and ND (Newcastle Disease). Recognition was also given by ASEAN secretariat own and OIE. This is the highest international recognition received by VRI. This recognition is based on the ability of VRI, complete research infrastructures (BSL3, BSCL3, Unit SPF and others) as well as excellent service record in addressing the epidemic situation in the national and international levels. Therefore, the scope of activities and services that are played VRI will increase in line with current developments.

VISION AND MISSION OF VRI

Vision

Cooperation between the Veterinary Research Institute and the livestock industry by providing support services in the field of research in terms of health care practices based on proper bicultural, humane approach in the treatment of livestock and environmentally friendly use of resources.

Mission