Iowa State University heralds a new era in animal agriculture with the launch of a cutting-edge Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (VDL). Positioned at the core of a $32.5 billion industry, this facility bolsters Iowa’s crucial livestock production through state-of-the-art diagnostic services. With the recent completion of the first phase and the imminent start of the second, discover how this $141.4 million project, supported by state and federal funding, is setting the standard for veterinary research in the nation.