The National Institute Of High Security Animal Diseasesnihsadof Indian Council Of Agricultural Research Is A Premier Institute Of India For Research On Exotic And Emerging Pathogens Of Animalsnihsad Came Into Existence On 8Th Aug 2014 As An Independent Institute Under Icar From Its Original Status As High Security Animal Disease Laboratoryhsadl A Regional Station Of Indian Veterinary Research Instituteivri Izatnagarthe Institute Has Contributed Significantly By Detecting Many Animal Diseases Of Exotic Origin And Preventing Them From Entering Our Countrythe Bio Containment Laboratory Of Hsadl Has Been Operational Continuously Since Year 1998 For Handling Exotic Emerging Animal Diseasesproviding Rapid Diagnosis And Conducting Basic And Applied Research On Emerging Animal Pathogensrealizing The Challenging Need Of Stringent Biological Safety Measures In The Era Of Globalized Animal Trade And The Growing Threat Of Novel Pathogensthe Hsadlas Part Of Ivriwas Upgraded As An Independent National Level Institute For Extending Better Services To The Nation In Animal Health Through Its Mandated Programmes And Objectives The Institute Has A Bsl 3Biocontainment Facility Having A Laboratory Wing And An Animal Wingboth The Wings Have Separate Entries Through Shower Systemthe Exit System With Compulsory Shower Out Has Airtight Doors Operated With Plc Controlthe Primary Containment Barrier Is Provided In The Laboratory Rooms Where High Risk Organisms Are To Be Handled For Research Purposesthe Primary Barriers Available In Laboratory Are Biological Safety Cabinetsclass Ii B1 And Class Ii B2 Isolatorsclass Iii Bsc Personal Suitsrespiratorslaboratory Coatsglovesheadeye And Face Coveringsthe Secondary Barrier Is The Infrastructural Facilitieswhich Play A Key Role In Preventing The Escape Of Organisms To The Environment
