It’s a national centre that looks at infectious diseases in animals

It’s a world leader for research into viruses of farm animals

Scientists and researchers work on many viruses, including Foot and Mouth, and Bird Flu

We all do! The IAH’s work ensures future food security

Farmers – it helps to develop better control of viral diseases of livestock and poultry

Policy makers – it’s work feeds into decisions on the most effective approaches to prevent and control outbreaks of diseases

Over £200 million has been committed to the redevelopment of the site in Pirbright by the Government and the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council

A state-of-the-art high biosecurity lab is due to be completed in 2014

A second phase of development, aiding the IAH’s work on diseases in poultry and other animals, is due for completion in 2016

It’s hoped the significant investment will create a number of highly-skilled jobs