The Istituto Zooprofilattico Sperimentale dell’Abruzzo e del Molise 'Giuseppe Caporale' (Experimental Zooprophylactic Institute of Abruzzo and Molise 'Giuseppe Caporale') is a leading Italian research institute dedicated to animal health, veterinary science, and food safety. Based in Teramo, Italy, the institute focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and control of animal diseases, as well as ensuring public health by monitoring foodborne pathogens and zoonoses (diseases that are transmissible between animals and humans). The institute conducts applied research and provides diagnostic services for veterinary professionals, farmers, and public health authorities, working to enhance animal welfare and sustainable livestock production.