The textbook is intended for full-time students to conduct laboratory and practical classes in the disciplines: "Fundamentals of Microbiology" in the specialty 36. 02. 01 Veterinary medicine, “Microbiology, sanitation and hygiene” in specialties 36. 02. 02 Zootechnics and 36. 02. 05 Agronomy . The manual is a collection of descriptions of laboratory work, which sets out the main requirements for students during laboratory and practical classes in the course of studying the discipline "Microbiology" . The aim is to help in the organization of independent work of students and facilitate their study of the theoretical and practical course of the subject . For each topic, the purpose of the lesson is formulated, plans and methods for performing various experimental work with microorganisms are given. Modern methods of diagnosis of various infections. The textbook is compiled in accordance with the Federal State Educational Standard .