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| Formation | 1987 |
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| Legal status | Government-funded research institute (registered charity) |
| Purpose | Farm animal health and diseases in the UK |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
Membership | Around 350 staff – half researchers, half operations |
Director | Bryan Charleston |
Parent organization | BBSRC |
| Affiliations | DEFRA |
Budget | c. £30 million |
| Website | www |
Formerly called | Institute for Animal Health |
The Pirbright Institute (formerly the Institute for Animal Health) is a research institute in Surrey, England, dedicated to the study of infectious diseases of farm animals. It forms part of the UK government's Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC). The institute employs scientists, vets, PhD students, and operations staff.