The Veterinary Research Institute is the premier research division in the Department of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture Malaysia.

It provides leadership in research into animal health and diseases of economic and zoonotic importance and serves as the national animal health reference centre.


Established in 1948, it spearheads the research and development of novel vaccines and biologicals for veterinary use using local isolates. These vaccines are tested and proven for safety, efficacy and potency following USDA standards. VRI aspires to lead in animal vaccine research  with plans of producing fourth generation DNA-based (recombinant) vaccines along with their companion diagnostic tests in the future.


VRI, will continue to provide leadership in animal vaccine research and development by providing biological materials in the form of viruses and bacterial isolates obtained from diseased animals locally, technology and expertise and facilities for vaccine testing.