Bacteriology Section
The Bacteriology Section is a key diagnostic and research unit focusing on the isolation, identification, and characterization of bacterial pathogens involved in animal diseases. It plays a vital role in vaccine development, bacterial strain maintenance, and antimicrobial sensitivity profiling to ensure disease prevention and control.
Overview
The Bacteriology Section is dedicated to the study of bacterial diseases affecting livestock and poultry. It supports vaccine production programs through strain identification, potency testing, and contamination checks.
The section also conducts diagnostic investigations, culture and sensitivity testing, and characterization of bacterial isolates from clinical samples to aid in epidemiological surveillance.
Core Functions
- • Isolation and identification of pathogenic bacteria
- • Maintenance of reference bacterial strains and seed stocks
- • Antimicrobial sensitivity and resistance profiling
- • Support to vaccine production through bacterial characterization
- • Bacteriological examination of raw materials and finished products
- • Biochemical and serological confirmation of bacterial isolates
Infrastructure and Facilities
The section is equipped with state-of-the-art bacteriological and biosafety facilities that include:
- • Biosafety cabinets (Class II)
- • Incubators and CO₂-controlled growth chambers
- • Autoclaves, centrifuges, and refrigeration units
- • Automated colony counters and microscopy units
- • Media preparation and sterilization units
- • Controlled access for containment and biosecurity
Research and Collaboration
The section collaborates with national and international institutes on projects related to bacterial pathogenesis, vaccine improvement, and antimicrobial resistance monitoring. Continuous interaction with production and QA units enhances translational outcomes.
Quality and Compliance
All testing activities comply with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and institutional SOPs. Documentation, calibration, and quality audits ensure reliability and reproducibility of bacteriological data.
Mission and Commitment
The Bacteriology Section strives to strengthen disease diagnostics and control through scientific rigor, biosafety, and continuous innovation — contributing to the health and productivity of animal populations.