Antech to launch new veterinary diagnostics lab in the UK
Veterinary teams will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from Antech's experts, including head of clinical pathology Dr Butty Villiers and head of anatomic pathology Dr Rachel Pittaway, about the 'latest' innovations and diagnostics developments
Antech, the full-service veterinary diagnostics business that is part of the Science and Diagnostics division of Mars Petcare, has announced the opening of a new UK veterinary diagnostics laboratory in Warwick on 15 November.
The new opening expands Antech’s UK lab network, which also includes Southfields Veterinary Specialists Diagnostic Laboratory and the Dick White Referrals Diagnostic Laboratory.
Antech brings to the UK a complete portfolio that spans reference laboratory services, in-house diagnostics, comprehensive imaging and technology solutions, “advanced” telemedicine services and “innovative” rapid diagnostics.
The company’s UK offerings will include KeyScreen™, a DNA-based GI parasite screening solution and the “most advanced” in veterinary medicine; AIS RapidRead™, the “fastest”, “most accurate”, “rapid” imaging technology that enables diagnosis in under ten minutes; and coming soon, Nu.Q®, a “breakthrough” innovation that measures nucleosomes to screen and monitor for canine cancer.
To mark its UK launch, Antech will be at the London Vet Show on 16-17 November.
Veterinary teams will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from Antech’s experts, including head of clinical pathology Dr Butty Villiers and head of anatomic pathology Dr Rachel Pittaway, about the “latest” innovations and diagnostics developments.
Nefertiti Greene, president, Mars Science and Diagnostics said: “At Mars Science and Diagnostics we are focused on enabling pets to live their healthiest lives through science, data and technology.
“We are continuing to bring this vision to life by establishing a full-service veterinary diagnostics offering in the UK, which spans reference labs, in-house diagnostics, imaging and software solutions. Our aim is to help UK veterinary care teams achieve the best pet health outcomes, in order to provide a better world for pets.”
Dr. Christian M. Leutenegger, vice president of Research and Development at Antech, added: “Excellence in diagnostics enables vets to decide the best treatment approach for pets. We have brought innovative technologies and solutions backed by scientific rigour and data-driven insights to veterinary professionals for more than 35 years. We are excited to establish this new reference lab in the UK and, for the first-time, support veterinarians throughout the country with our full-service offering and most advanced technologies.”
