The Canadian Animal Health Laboratorians Network (CAHLN) was established in 2002 to facilitate exchange of information on animal health diagnostic trends, techniques and research, to provide a venue for "networking" to identify common issues of concern, and to improve linkages among organizations and scientific staff involved in animal health diagnostic work in Canada.

The CAHLN is comprised of individuals across the wide spectrum of laboratory disciplines, including bacteriology, pathology, immunology, virology, parasitology, toxicology, and molecular biology.

Graduate students are strongly encouraged to participate.