Biocheck.UGent

What Biocheck.UGent does

Biocheck.UGent (legally Biocheck.Gent BV) is a Belgian private spin-off of Ghent University, founded in 2020, that operates a scientifically validated, risk-based biosecurity scoring system for livestock production. The platform delivers species-specific online checklists covering pigs, poultry, cattle, small ruminants, and animal transport, available in 13+ languages and built on a weighted scoring methodology developed over 20+ years of research at the university's Unit for Veterinary Epidemiology. Quantified external and internal biosecurity measures are weighted by expert-derived importance factors for disease transmission, generating standardized scores that users can benchmark against a global database of 109,275+ farm assessments across 30+ countries.

The product surface includes an online self-serve assessment platform, professional on-site biosecurity audits, expert data analysis, an e-learning curriculum, training and certification programs, and a documented API for OEM/embedded integration into partner software. Revenue derives from tiered monthly subscriptions (Starter €39, Pro €89, Elite €179), a pay-as-you-go credit model (€10/credit), live training programs (€475 per five-session program), and custom enterprise and academic subscriptions for organizations with five or more users. Distribution combines product-led self-serve signup, direct enterprise sales, an event-driven presence at major livestock industry conferences (EuroTier, SPACE, WABA), and a 20+ partner ecosystem spanning animal-health companies (Huvepharma, Zoetis), co-operatives (Royal Agrifirm), universities (SRUC, Ghent, Université de Liège), government agencies (FPS Health, Czech State Veterinary Administration, Luxembourg Ministry of Agriculture), and EU projects (BIOSECURE).

The company is founder-led by Chief Science Officer Prof. Dr. Jeroen Dewulf and CEO Dr. Nele Caekebeke, both Ghent University–trained, and operates with a small core team alongside an academic-heavy board. As of late 2025 it had reached 100,000+ users, received FAO Global Technical Recognition for its contribution to the One Health framework, and continues to localize checklists, expand species coverage, and grow its OEM/API channel. No external funding rounds, revenue figures, or headcount disclosures have been made public.

Name

Biocheck.UGent

Legal name

Biocheck.Gent BV

Website

https://biocheckgent.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2020

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biocheck.UGent operates a scientifically validated, risk-based biosecurity scoring platform for livestock farms, spun out of Ghent University in 2020 and serving farmers, veterinarians, advisors, animal-health companies, researchers, and policymakers across 30+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Biosecurity Assessment Software

NAICS

Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAMAMAB

Veterinary EMR/EHR & Clinical Workflow

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Health IT Solutions

SECONDARYAFAEANAI

Veterinary Public Health, Biosecurity & Disease Control Services

Agriculture & Food Production/Animal Production & Aquaculture/Animal Health & Veterinary Services

SECONDARYAFACALAI

Health Certification, Compliance & Traceability Support (Movement Certs, QA Programs)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Animal Health Services (Vaccination Programs, Biosecurity, Parasite Control)

Keywords

• Biosecurity risk assessment
• Livestock health scoring
• Animal disease prevention
• Farm biosecurity software
• On-farm biosecurity tools

Headquarters

HQ city

Dentergem

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans: Tiered monthly subscription model with Starter (€39), Pro (€89), and Elite (€179) tiers offering increasing submission limits and feature access. Includes e-learning package for Starter tier.
2. Credit-Based (Pay-as-you-go): Credit-based model at €10 per credit, with minimum purchase of 10 credits valid for 4 months. Allows flexible usage without monthly commitment.
3. Professional Services - Training: Live training on biosecurity in livestock production offered at €475 for full 5-session training plus e-learning modules, with optional exam for certification at €110.
4. Custom Enterprise Subscriptions: Custom subscription plans for organizations with 5+ users, with pricing on request and management accounts included.
5. Academic Subscriptions: Discounted subscription rates for academic institutions with access to Pro and Elite functionalities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Biocheck.UGent provides a scientific, risk-based biosecurity scoring platform delivered as SaaS for livestock operations. Users complete species-specific online checklists (pigs, poultry, cattle, small ruminants, animal transport) and receive personalized reports with standardized biosecurity scores benchmarked against global averages. The platform is complemented by training and certification services, expert biosecurity data analysis, on-site audits, and a REST API for integration into partner software systems.

Product overview

Biocheck.Ugent is a scientific risk-based biosecurity scoring system developed at Ghent University, offered as a unified platform with multiple service tiers. The core product is the Online Biosecurity Assessment platform, which provides species-specific questionnaires (checklists) for pigs, poultry, cattle, small ruminants, and animal transport. Users complete checklists to receive personalized biosecurity reports with benchmarking against global averages. The platform is complemented by Training and Education services (including e-learning modules), Biosecurity Data Analysis, professional Biosecurity Audits, and a Software Integration API. Subscription tiers (Launch, Starter at €39/mo, Pro at €89/mo, Elite at €179/mo, plus Academic pricing) provide access to varying levels of functionality, from basic reporting to advanced features including personalized feedback reports. The system quantifies external and internal biosecurity measures using validated methodology developed over 20+ years of research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Biosecurity Assessment Platform SaaS platform enabling livestock farmers, veterinarians, and advisors to complete species-specific biosecurity checklists (pigs - indoor, outdoor, backyard; poultry - broilers, laying hens, free-range, breeders, ducks, turkeys, backyard; cattle - veal calves, dairy, beef; small ruminants - dairy and meat; animal transport) in 20+ languages and instantly receive personalized biosecurity reports with standardized risk-based scores, subcategory analysis, and benchmarking against national and global averages. Includes a personal dashboard for tracking submissions and progress over time.
• Training and Education Live practical training sessions led by certified Biocheck.UGent experts teaching validated biosecurity assessment methodology, on-farm audit execution, and real-life application, with official certification upon completion. Priced at €475 for the full 5-session training plus e-learning modules, with an optional certification exam at €110. One free spot is reserved for individuals with limited financial means.
• Biosecurity Data Analysis Expert analysis service delivering interpretation of farm- or herd-level biosecurity data using Biocheck quantification tools and the global database. Identifies strengths and weaknesses and produces confidential reports with visual summaries and ready-to-use recommendations, designed to enable evidence-based decisions on animal health, productivity, and biosecurity management.
• Biosecurity Audit Professional on-site audit conducted by certified Biocheck.UGent experts using peer-reviewed methodology. Delivers a detailed, species-specific report including clear, actionable recommendations for improving biosecurity on the audited farm or operation.
• Software Integration (Biocheck API) REST API that allows external applications, dashboards, and management platforms to link, collect, and process biosecurity checklist data in real time and synchronize with the global Biocheck benchmarking database. Supports GDPR-compliant data processing, enabling enterprise software partners to embed Biocheck biosecurity scoring within their own offerings.
• E-learning Modules Series of short interactive online courses covering various biosecurity aspects, available in multiple languages including English and Dutch. Designed for self-paced learning by farmers, veterinarians, and advisors on the methodology and application of the Biocheck scoring system.
• AR Coach Training Program Certification program delivered in partnership with AcVetMed (Ghent University) and DGZ (Diergezondheidszorg Vlaanderen) that trains and recognizes Antibiotic Reduction (AR) coaches. Uses the Biocheck methodology as the biosecurity foundation across pigs, poultry, veal calves, and cattle to equip coaches with evidence-based tools for on-farm reduction of antimicrobial usage in the Belgian livestock sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• 109,275+ farm assessments completed globally
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ghent University (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiocheck.Gent BV is a spin-off company of Ghent University. The risk-based scoring system was developed by the unit for Veterinary Epidemiology of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Prof. Jeroen Dewulf leads the development as full professor in Veterinary Epidemiology at Ghent University.
• Huvepharma NVminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHuvepharma uses Biocheck.UGent as their preferred biosecurity assessment tool for supporting animal health solutions. Team member Inmaculada Díaz Pérez provides testimonial praising Biocheck as 'queen of biosecurity surveys'.
• SRUC (Scotland's Rural College)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSRUC has used Biocheck for over 10 years to assess livestock biosecurity, providing benchmarking capabilities at regional, national, and international levels for their advisory work.
• Royal Agrifirm GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic collaboration combining Biocheck's scientific framework with Royal Agrifirm's field experience and practical application on farms to translate data into actionable improvements for customers.
• K2AgrominorGTM or Marketing PartnerK2Agro uses Biocheck as practical solution for advisory work, helping align expectations between farmers, advisors, and industry partners through objective biosecurity measurement.
• Concerta International (Portugal)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• ZoetisminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• DGZ (Diergezondheidszorg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on AR-coach training program in Belgium. DGZ is involved in the AcVetMed training program to certify antibiotic reduction coaches, with Biocheck as integral component.
• FPS Health (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• ClassyfarmminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• BIOSECURE (EU Horizon Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean project that contributed to development of Small Ruminant Dairy and Small Ruminant Meat surveys. BIOSECURE project funding under grant agreement No 101083923 supported questionnaire development.
• Université de Liège (Faculté de Médecine Vétérinaire)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• Animal Health IrelandminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• Animal Health ETTminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partner in Biocheck.UGent's partner ecosystem.
• Chambre d'Agriculture LuxembourgminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as partner representing Luxembourg agricultural chamber.
• State Veterinary Administration (Czechia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partner representing Czech state veterinary administration.
• Luxembourg Ministry of AgricultureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerListed as partner representing Luxembourg government ministry of agriculture.
• BiosecureminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as partner - distinct from BIOSECURE EU project, appears to be a commercial entity focused on biosecurity solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zoetis: Global animal-health leader with diagnostics, monitoring, and software offerings across species. Already listed as a Biocheck partner, but represents a broad incumbent with the resources to bundle or build competing biosecurity/assessment solutions into its existing pharma and diagnostics portfolio.
• IDEXX Laboratories: Global veterinary diagnostics and practice-management software company (VetLab, Cornerstone, ezyVet). Comparable as a broad incumbent in animal-health IT and analytics with potential to extend into on-farm biosecurity assessment and benchmarking.
• Elanco Animal Health: Global animal-health company offering pharmaceuticals and farm-data solutions across livestock. Comparable as a broad incumbent with the customer footprint to integrate biosecurity assessments into species-specific herd-health programs.
• Ceva Animal Health: Multinational animal-health company providing vaccines, pharmaceuticals, and biosecurity-related services for poultry, swine, and ruminants. Comparable as a broad incumbent with established relationships with the same farmer and advisor customer segments.
• Vetoquinol: Animal-health pharmaceutical company with veterinary software and connected-care initiatives (Vet'Touch Safe listed among Biocheck's partners). Comparable as a broad incumbent with the capability and customer reach to expand into on-farm biosecurity assessment tools.
• MSD Animal Health (Allflex / SenseHub): Animal-health division offering identification, monitoring, and digital livestock solutions (SenseHub, Allflex). Comparable as a broad incumbent whose herd-monitoring platform could incorporate or compete with biosecurity scoring modules.

Direct peers

• Royal GD (Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren): Dutch animal health organization providing herd health monitoring, biosecurity audits, and benchmarking programs for cattle and pig producers. Closely comparable as a science-driven, sector-supported biosecurity assessment provider targeting similar European livestock producers and advisors.
• Classyfarm: Italy's national biosecurity and farm-classification system that assesses on-farm biosecurity and antimicrobial use across livestock operations. Directly comparable to Biocheck as a risk-based scoring platform serving farmers, vets, and policymakers in a defined geography with overlapping methodology.
• DGZ (Diergezondheidszorg Vlaanderen): Belgian animal health service organization running herd health and biosecurity programs for cattle and pig farmers; co-developer of the original Biocheck scoring system in 2006-2007. Comparable as a regional veterinary advisory and biosecurity provider with overlapping customer base and methodology roots.

Others

• Big Dutchman: Global supplier of livestock housing, feeding, and climate-control equipment with growing digital farm-management software offerings. Comparable as an adjacent infrastructure provider that captures on-farm data and could embed biosecurity assessment functionality into its management platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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