Avian Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) was established on 08/10/1979 as per G.O.(RT) No.2922/79/AD dated 07/9/1979. ADDL, located in Thiruvalla, serves as the referral laboratory for the diagnosis and control of diseases affecting birds in the state. Dedicated to serving the farming community, ADDL provides rapid and precise diagnosis of diseases and offers treatment for birds. Additionally, ADDL functions as a regional disease diagnostic laboratory, catering to the districts of Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki in Kerala.

  1. Serve as the primary state laboratory for diagnosing diseases in birds.
  2. Function as a regional disease diagnostic laboratory, catering to the diagnosis and control of diseases among livestock and pet animals in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, and Idukki districts of Kerala.
  3. Act as a regional laboratory for disease investigation and sample collection for diagnosing diseases among livestock and pet animals.
  4. Conduct field studies aimed at managing and controlling various diseases.
  5. Undertake Disease Investigation Surveys.
  6. Conduct studies on Disease Surveillance.
  7. Collect basic disease data.
  8. Provide technical advisory services for disease control and management to Veterinary and allied institutions.
  9. Conduct research and diagnose diseases using molecular diagnostic tools.
  10. Engage in extension activities.
  11. Conduct studies on Antimicrobial Resistance.

Activities of ADDL:

  1. Perform postmortem examinations, diagnose diseases, and provide treatment recommendations for domestic animals and poultry.
  2. Examine samples from domestic animals and poultry and issue test reports.
  3. Detect and quantify aflatoxin levels in feed samples for domestic animals and poultry.
  4. Conduct Rabies Diagnosis.
  5. Isolate, identify, perform antibiogram tests on various bacteria, and issue test reports.
  6. Conduct histopathological examinations of tissues collected during postmortem examinations of domestic animals and poultry, and issue reports.
  7. Collect and dispatch samples to SRDDL, Bangalore, and NIHSAD, Bhopal, for avian influenza testing.
  8. Provide training on advanced diagnostic methodologies for officers and technical staff of the Animal Husbandry Department.
  9. Conduct disease awareness classes for farmers.

Different Laboratories under ADDL:

  1. Clinical Pathology
  2. Microbiology
  3. Aflatoxin Detection Facility
  4. Parasitology
  5. Molecular Biology
  6. Histopathology
  7. Rabies Diagnosis
  8. BSL-II Laboratory

Services Offered to the Public:

  1. Postmortem examination, diagnosis, and treatment recommendations
  2. Examination of clinical specimens and issuance of test reports
  3. Aflatoxin estimation in feed for animals and birds
  4. Rabies diagnosis

Working Hours: 10 am to 5 pm

Recognitions and Achievements:

  1. ISO/IEC 17025:2017 NABL Accreditation
  2. Designation as the centrally designated laboratory in Kerala for sero-surveillance of Avian Influenza
  3. First detection of Avian Influenza in Kerala

Administration:

The institute operates under the direct administrative control of the Director of Animal Husbandry, Kerala, with the Deputy Director serving as the Head of the Institute.

Staff Pattern:

  1. Deputy Director
  2. Assistant Director
  3. Veterinary Surgeon
  4. Lab Technician
  5. Driver
  6. Clerk-Typist
  7. Attendant
  8. Office Attendant
  9. Night Watcher
  10. Part-Time Sweeper

Details of Activities:

Communication Details: Office of the Deputy Director Avian Disease Diagnostic Laboratory Manjadi P.O., Thiruvalla Pathanamthitta District, Kerala Pin: 689105 Email: addl.ahd@kerala.gov.in

Details of Officers related to Right to Information Act: State Public Information Officer: Assistant Public Information Officer: Appellate Authority: Assistant Director, ADDL, Thiruvalla Assistant Director, ADDL, Thiruvalla Deputy Director, ADDL, Thiruvalla.