28th ANNUAL EASTERN FISH HEALTH WORKSHOP April 21-25, 2003 Fish Vaccine Licensing And Policies In The United States Lawrence A. Elsken Center for Veterinary Biologics, 510 S. 17th St., Suite 104, Ames, IA  50010 The United States Department of Agriculture’s Center for Veterinary Biologics implements the provisions of the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act to assure that pure, safe, potent and effective veterinary biologics are available for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of animal diseases. This mission mandates the use of sound scientific technology to: ensure that biologics are free of disease producing agents, especially foreign animal diseases; develop appropriate standards and procedures for product release; issue licenses and permits; monitor and inspect products and facilities; control field tests and release of veterinary biologics.  Veterinary biologics intended for use in aquaculture are subject to the Virus-Serum-Toxin Act. Return to 28th Annual Eastern Fish Health Workshop Return to Leetown Science Center Home Page