The Veterinary Medical Services Program which includes the State Veterinarian is responsible for the implementation of regulatory veterinary programs and disease surveillance programs. It also includes the Animal Disease Laboratory with a Lab Supervisor and three Microbiologists as well as a Veterinary Diagnostician. The powers and duties of the Division of Animal Industry are established in NRS chapters 561, 569, 571, 574, 576, 577, 587, 583 and 584.