Ag Labs

The Agriculture and Industries performs tests on feeds; protection of public health; analysis of food; purity and germination tests and investigation of livestock diseases at its various labs.

Auburn Feed Lab
Responsible for performing analytical determinations on feeds, fertilizers, liming materials, and pesticides marketed in Alabama.

Auburn Pesticide Lab
Protects the public health by testing eggs, milk, poultry, beef, fish, fruit, vegetables, water, soil, and value added foods for the presence of harmful pesticide residues.

Food & Drug Lab
Analyzes foods and over the counter drugs from the retail market to ensure the consumer of a safe and wholesome food supply.

Seed Lab
Performs purity and germination tests on seeds for Alabama farmers, home gardeners, and seed samples collected by department inspectors.

Veterinary Diagnostic Labs
Identify and investigate diseases of livestock, poultry, wildlife, and companion animals.