Antagene

What Antagene does

Antagene is a privately-held French genetic analysis laboratory, organized as a Société par Actions Simplifiée (SAS) and headquartered at La Tour de Salvagny near Lyon, that provides DNA testing and genetic analysis services for animals and wildlife. The company was founded in 2004, operates a 500 m2 laboratory facility, and employs approximately 24 people; it appears to operate as a subsidiary of the Cerba Healthcare diagnostics group based on the group's privacy policy language.

The company's product portfolio is organized in two business lines. The companion-animal line offers breed-specific Genetic Check-Up packages (e.g., Dog Genetic Check-Up covering 7+ genetic diseases and 7+ morphological traits at 168€ public price), single-marker unit tests such as the MDR1/ABCB1 drug-sensitivity test (75€), and genetic identification/parentage verification (45€). The biodiversity line offers environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, diet metabarcoding, and wildlife population monitoring using proprietary microsatellite and SNP markers developed for species including wolves, lynx, snow leopards, hares, and waterfowl. The firm invests in continuous R&D, exemplified by the 2023 ALPP-mutation test for American Staffordshire Terriers developed with the University of Missouri and the Veterinary School of Alfort, and the 2026 launch of feline MDR1 research.

Antagene monetizes primarily through one-time per-test fees paid online or by invoice, distributed via a hybrid go-to-market: direct-to-consumer/breeder ordering through the antagene.com portal, a veterinary network that performs sample collection (cheek swab, blood, hair), and enterprise/institutional contracts with government agencies (OFB, municipal canine DNA programs) and research institutions (CNRS, universities). Pricing is publicly disclosed through downloadable documents, and orders placed before 3pm are shipped same day with 10-15 working-day turnaround from sample receipt.

Name

Antagene

Legal name

ANTAGENE Société par Société Anonyme Simplifiée (SAS)

Website

https://antagene.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Antagene is a French genetic analysis laboratory that provides DNA testing and wildlife monitoring services for dogs, cats, horses, and biodiversity programs, selling breed-specific genetic check-ups, parentage verification, and environmental DNA analysis to breeders, veterinarians, and conservation institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Genetic Testing Services

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Molecular & Genetic Testing (Breed, Hereditary Disease, Oncology) (HLAMADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Genomic Testing & Genetic Evaluation Services (AFAEAJAC), Genetic Testing & Genomic Profiling Services (Parentage, Trait Testing) (AFACAEAE), Genetic Trait Selection (e.g., polled, disease resistance) Services (AFAEAJAJ)

Keywords

• Animal genetic testing
• Veterinary DNA diagnostics
• Wildlife genetic monitoring
• Companion animal genomics
• Conservation genetics

Headquarters

HQ city

Limonest

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Genetic Testing Services: One-time genetic tests for specific diseases, morphological traits, or genetic identification. Tests are ordered by veterinarians or breeders and performed on animal samples (cheek swab, blood, hair) submitted to the laboratory.
2. Genetic Check-Up Packages: Comprehensive bundled genetic testing packages for specific breeds that include multiple disease and morphological trait tests at a package price. Examples include Dog Genetic Check-Up for American Staffordshire Terrier (168€), covering 7 genetic diseases and 7 morphological traits.
3. Genetic Identification Services: Individual genetic identification tests that create a unique, tamper-proof DNA profile for animals, used for parentage verification and official identification.
4. Biodiversity/Wildlife Genetic Analysis Services: Genetic analysis services for wildlife management organizations, government agencies, and research institutions for species identification, population monitoring, and conservation studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Antagene operates a genetic analysis laboratory that performs DNA testing services on animal samples (cheek swabs, blood, hair, wildlife scat). Its portfolio centers on breed-specific genetic check-ups (Bilan Génétique) covering hereditary diseases and morphological traits for dogs, cats, and horses, plus individual genetic tests, parentage/identification profiling, and MDR1 drug-sensitivity testing. A separate line delivers biodiversity services, including environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis, DNA metabarcoding of animal diets, and non-invasive wildlife population monitoring using proprietary microsatellite and SNP markers.

Product overview

Antagene is a specialized genetic analysis laboratory offering DNA testing services for companion animals (dogs, cats, horses) and wildlife/biodiversity management. The core product portfolio centers on genetic check-ups (Bilan Génétique) that provide comprehensive screening for hereditary diseases and morphological traits, supplemented by individual unit genetic tests for specific conditions. Additional services include genetic identification (fingerprinting) and parentage verification. For biodiversity clients, the company provides environmental DNA analysis (eDNA), diet metabarcoding studies, and wildlife population monitoring services using molecular genetic markers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bilan Génétique Chien (Dog Genetic Check-Up) Comprehensive DNA panel for dogs that screens hereditary disease risk and morphological trait status from a simple cheek swab, used by breeders and veterinarians to inform breeding decisions and disease prevention.
• Bilan Génétique Chat (Cat Genetic Check-Up) Comprehensive DNA panel for cats that screens hereditary diseases and breed-relevant morphological traits, supporting breeders and veterinarians in managing breed health and breeding selection.
• Tests génétiques unitaires (Unit Genetic Tests) Individual single-marker genetic tests for specific hereditary diseases or traits in dogs, cats, and horses, sold separately so customers can order targeted tests instead of full panels.
• Identification Génétique & Parentés (Genetic Identification & Parentage) Genetic fingerprinting service that delivers a unique, tamper-proof DNA profile for an individual animal, with optional parentage verification linking offspring to declared sire and dam.
• MDR1 / ABCB1 Drug Sensitivity Test Genetic test detecting the MDR1/ABCB1 mutation that causes sensitivity to common veterinary medications in dogs and cats, enabling veterinarians and owners to avoid dangerous drug exposures.
• Environmental DNA Analysis (eDNA) DNA barcoding and metabarcoding of environmental samples (water, soil, scat, hair, feathers, insect traps, pollen) to detect and identify species presence for biodiversity and conservation clients.
• Diet Analysis by DNA Metabarcoding Non-invasive DNA metabarcoding analysis of feces or bird pellets to identify prey and plant species consumed by wild carnivores, herbivores, insectivores, and omnivores.
• Wildlife Population Monitoring Genetic monitoring of wild populations from non-invasive samples (scat, guano, hair, feathers, eggs, scales) using molecular markers to document population status, genetic diversity, structure, and hybridization.
• Biodiversity Services (Services Biodiversité) Bundled biodiversity offering combining species identification, population monitoring, hybridization detection, and conservation genetics for wildlife management organizations and government agencies.
• American Staffordshire Terrier ALPP Polyneuropathy DNA Test Breed-specific DNA test for the ALPP mutation associated with polyneuropathy and juvenile laryngeal paralysis in American Staffordshire Terriers, integrated into the breed Genetic Check-Up.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 99% reliability in genetic testing results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Office Français de la Biodiversité (OFB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Long-standing national partnership for coordinated wolf genetic monitoring in France. OFB coordinates the national wolf-lynx network for non-invasive sample collection, while ANTAGENE performs genetic analysis. Partnership has produced multiple scientific publications on wolf population estimation and genetic monitoring protocols.
• Centre d'Écologie Fonctionnelle et Évolutive (CEFE-CNRS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Research collaboration for development and application of Spatial Capture-Recapture (SCR) statistical models for wolf population estimation using genetic data collected by ANTAGENE.
• Sarychat-Ertash State Reserve (Kyrgyzstan)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Participation in the OSI-PANTHERA program for non-invasive snow leopard monitoring through genetic analysis of scat samples collected between 2011 and 2019.
• University of Missouri (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2023Research collaboration for discovery of ALPP mutation causing polyneuropathy in American Staffordshire Terriers. The collaboration spanned several years (since 2016) and combined recruitment of infected dogs from France and abroad with university research resources.
• Veterinary School of Alfort (France)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2023Collaborative research partnership for identification of the ALPP mutation in American Staffordshire Terriers, combining veterinary clinical expertise with genetic research capabilities.
• Centre AthénasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Collaboration for genetic analysis of lynx boreal samples collected between 2008 and 2020 in the Jura Massif, contributing to population status assessment.
• LBBE Université de Lyon 1minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2017Collaborative development of a panel of 12 microsatellite markers for simultaneous study of brown hare and mountain hare populations in the Alps.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Embark Veterinary: US-based dog and cat genetic testing company offering breed and health panels to consumers and breeders. Closest direct peer to Antagene's Bilan Génétique Chien/Chat, competing for the same breeder and veterinarian end customers with a much larger D2C marketing engine.
• Wisdom Panel (Mars Petcare): Mars Petcare-owned pet DNA testing brand covering breed identification, health screening, and trait analysis. Directly overlaps with Antagene's companion-animal genetic check-ups and benefits from global brand distribution.
• Basepaws (Zoetis): Cat and dog genetic testing platform, now owned by animal health major Zoetis. Competes with Antagene's Cat Genetic Check-Up and supports Zoetis's broader push into pet genomics and veterinary diagnostics.
• Orivet Genetic Pet Care: Australia-based pet genetic testing lab offering breed-specific and individual disease tests to breeders and veterinarians. Comparable mid-sized player in companion-animal DNA testing with similar B2B vet-channel and B2C model.
• SPYGEN: French company specialised in environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis for biodiversity, water monitoring, and species detection. Most direct peer to Antagene's eDNA, diet metabarcoding, and wildlife population monitoring services.

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: Global veterinary diagnostics leader offering in-clinic lab equipment, reference labs, and increasingly genomics. Broad incumbent that competes with Antagene at the high end of vet-driven diagnostics and could enter deeper into genetic testing for breeders and practitioners.
• Zoetis: Largest pure-play animal health company, owner of Basepaws and Vetscan. Provides broad genomics, diagnostics, and therapeutics across companion and livestock animals, and is a key large competitor and potential acquirer in the space.
• Neogen (Genomics): Animal genomics business (formerly GeneSeek) providing genomic testing for livestock, companion animals, and wildlife to breed associations, researchers, and producers. Comparable in scope of animal genetics services, though skewed toward production animals.

Emerging players

• GenSol Diagnostics: US-based animal genetic testing lab focused on dog and cat breed-specific disease panels and parentage testing. Smaller, niche peer with overlapping test menu but limited geographic footprint.
• DNA Diagnostics Center (Animal Division): US-based DNA testing provider with an animal genetics arm (Canine DNA and Wildlife/Conservation services). Comparable in offering parentage, breed, and wildlife DNA services, primarily across North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments1 record

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