Ross A. Smart (1926-2014) Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory
The Ross A. Smart Animal Diagnostic Laboratory was completed and dedicated in 1994 on Utah State University’s main campus. Ross had considerable input into its planning, construction and implementation. He attended Utah State University for his pre-veterinary schooling before attending Colorado State University from 1953 to 1957, graduating with a doctorate of veterinary medicine.
The Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory assists in diagnosing diseases of livestock, wildlife and companion animals. The main laboratory in Logan, and its satellite facility in Nephi, are on the front lines of biosecurity in the state and intermountain region, diagnosing ailments such as West Nile virus, chronic wasting disease, hantavirus and Exotic Newcastle disease that can spread among animals and sometimes into human populations. The laboratory works closely with veterinarians, regulatory agencies, public health agencies, laboratory animal caretakers, animal research units and animal owners.
*Note: All bios are current and up-to-date as of Summer 2022.