70 Years of Science and Service

Explore highlights of the Plum Island Animal Disease Center's contributions to food and agriculture security.

Established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1954 and operating under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security since 2003, the Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) marks 70 years of service in 2024.

To acknowledge this milestone, the Science and Technology Directorate invites you to learn more about the legacy of PIADC scientists, whose research into diagnostics, therapeutics, and detection and decontamination technologies, protects our nation’s livestock.

Timeline of Accomplishments

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Explore PIADC's contributions to food and agriculture security over the past 70 years.
Photo Album

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View some of our favorite photos from the past 70 years that capture life at PIADC.
PIADC Bibliography

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View the comprehensive list of articles written and contributed to by PIADC scientists and published in scientific journals between 1954 and 2024.