About VDS
Background
VDS was created by action of the New Mexico Legislature under Chap 100, NMSA Laws of 1978.
Mission Statement
In Cooperation With...
VDS works in cooperation with local, state, and federal agencies. These include:
- New Mexico Livestock Board
- New Mexico Department of Health - Scientific Laboratory Division
- USDA/APHIS-Veterinary Services
Accreditation
VDS is provisionally accredited through the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD).