title: Contribution and suggestions of the "Istituto Superiore di Sanità" to the sanitary veterinary activity in Italy.
abstract: The general functions and organization of the "Istituto Superiore, di Sanità" are described. A list of the Laboratories into which the Institute is organized is given together with their functions. Special attention is given to the Veterinary Laboratory, with a discussion on the provisions needed to enable it to perform all its duties.
mesh_terms: D000047:Academies and Institutes / Q000458:organization & administration*; D000818:Animals; D007558:Italy; D007753:Laboratories / Q000458:organization & administration; D011634:Public Health; D011635:Public Health Administration; D014730:Veterinary Medicine