What LABOKLIN GmbH does

LABOKLIN GmbH & Co. KG is a privately held veterinary diagnostic laboratory founded in 1989 and domiciled in Germany, with its UK laboratory and headquarters located in Trafford Park, Manchester. It provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services spanning genetics, haematology, serology, microbiology, pathology, allergy, hygiene and molecular biology, using PCR, micro-satellite analysis and SNP-based profiling (including ISAG 2020-standard panels) across species that include dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, reptiles, amphibians, birds and small mammals. The company develops its own testing assays in-house and holds a patent on an extended feline blood group test (detecting b1, b2, b3 and c alleles), and operates to ISO/DIN 17025 accreditation.

Name

LABOKLIN GmbH

Legal name

LABOKLIN GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://laboklin.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Veterinary diagnostic laboratory, founded 1989, providing genetic disease testing, DNA profiling, parentage verification and pathology services for multiple species to vets, breeders, zoos, universities and pet owners across Europe from its Manchester, UK lab.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Veterinary Services (54194)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology) (HLAMADAC), Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA), Reproductive & Endocrinology Diagnostics (Fertility, Hormones) (HLAMADAF), Veterinary Public Health Laboratories (Reference & Confirmatory) (HLAMAJAH)

Keywords

• Veterinary diagnostic testing
• Animal genetic testing
• DNA profiling services
• Breed-specific DNA bundles
• Veterinary pathology services

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Diagnostic Testing Services: LABOKLIN provides a complete range of diagnostic tests for veterinary surgeons, breeders, sanctuaries, zoos, universities, laboratories, state departments and animal owners. Revenue is generated through individual genetic tests, breed-specific bundles, and comprehensive DNA profiling services. Testing covers genetics, haematology, serology, microbiology, pathology, allergy, hygiene and molecular biology.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

LABOKLIN is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory providing comprehensive genetic and clinical testing services for animals since 1989. The company develops proprietary DNA testing assays using PCR, micro-satellite analysis, and Genetic Analyzer platforms, offering genetic disease testing, DNA profiling, parentage verification, breed analysis, pathology, allergy testing, infectious disease diagnostics, and organ parameter analysis across dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

Product overview

LABOKLIN is a veterinary diagnostic laboratory providing comprehensive genetic testing and diagnostic services for animals since 1989. The company operates as a multi-service laboratory offering DNA-based genetic disease testing, identity verification, parentage confirmation, and clinical pathology across dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, sheep, reptiles, birds, and small mammals. The core product portfolio includes individual genetic disease tests (including breed-specific bundles for Maine Coon, Bengal, Ragdoll, Norwegian Forest, Sphynx, Persian, Birman, and Devon Rex cats), DNA profiling and fingerprinting services, parentage verification using micro satellite analysis, breed analysis and assignment testing, and SNP-based DNA profiles following ISAG 2020 standards. Additional services encompass allergy testing, pathology, infectious disease PCR testing, organ parameter analysis, avian and reptile diagnostics, and water profile testing. The company holds ISO/DIN 17025 accreditation and serves veterinary surgeons, breeders, sanctuaries, zoos, universities, and animal owners throughout Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Feline Genetic Disease Testing Comprehensive DNA testing for genetic diseases in cats covering multiple breeds including Maine Coon, Bengal, British Shorthair, Ragdoll, Norwegian Forest, Sphynx, Siamese, and others. Tests include HCM, PKD, PRA, SMA, GSD, blood typing, and breed-specific condition panels.
• Canine Genetic Disease Testing DNA testing for genetic conditions in dogs including MDR1, PRA, DM, vWD, PLL, and over 100 additional genetic tests across numerous breeds.
• Equine Genetic Testing

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.9% accuracy for DNA profiling using at least 10 micro-satellite markers
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• German Shepherd Dog Breed Council (GSDBC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between LABOKLIN, GSDBC, and German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain (GSDL) to offer Premium DNA Profiling and Parentage Verification service for German Shepherd breeders. LABOKLIN manages a dedicated database on behalf of the GSDBC and GSDL, providing Premium SNP DNA Profile (ISAG 2020), parentage verification, and genetic variability reports.
• German Shepherd Dog League of Great Britain (GSDL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership between LABOKLIN, German Shepherd Dog Breed Council (GSDBC), and GSDL to offer Premium DNA Profiling and Parentage Verification service for German Shepherd breeders with dedicated database management.
• UK Kennel ClubcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLABOKLIN participates in the Official UK Kennel Club DNA Testing Scheme. For eligible breeds, LABOKLIN can send test results directly to the Kennel Club for recording and publication. Results are only recorded if they include the dog's microchip/tattoo number and registered name or number.
• Washington State University (WSU) - College of Veterinary MedicinecoreTechnology or IntegrationWSU researchers, led by Dr. Katrina Mealey, developed the MDR1 mutation test for cats (discovered 2014) and dogs (discovered 2001). LABOKLIN offers this test commercially. WSU's Program in Individualized Medicine (PrIMe) continues to identify drugs that may be toxic to affected animals.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in veterinary diagnostics and reference laboratory services. While Laboklin focuses on genetic and specialty testing in Europe, IDEXX operates broad clinical pathology, infectious disease, and imaging diagnostics at scale with much greater resources.
• Antech Diagnostics: Part of Mars Petcare, Antech is one of the largest veterinary reference laboratory networks in North America. Comparable as a multi-modality vet diagnostic lab serving practices and breeders, though at substantially greater scale than Laboklin.
• Neogen Corporation: Animal genomics and food safety testing company with兽医 genetic testing services for livestock and companion animals. Comparable in molecular/genomic capability though broader and more livestock-focused than Laboklin.

Direct peers

• Embark Veterinary: Direct-to-consumer canine and feline genetic testing company offering breed identification, parentage, and health screening. Directly competes with Laboklin's genetic disease panels and DNA profiling for companion animals.
• Wisdom Panel: Mars Petcare-owned direct-to-consumer pet DNA testing brand for dogs and cats, including breed analysis, parentage, and genetic disease screening. Highly comparable to Laboklin's breed bundle and DNA profiling offerings, though primarily US-focused and consumer-direct.
• GenSol Diagnostics: Veterinary genetic testing laboratory focused on canine and feline genetic disease panels, parentage verification, and breed-specific testing. Comparable small-to-mid specialty competitor to Laboklin.
• Paw Print Genetics: Veterinary genetic testing laboratory offering disease, trait, and parentage testing for dogs and cats. Overlaps directly with Laboklin's canine/feline genetic disease panels and breed-specific bundles.

Emerging players

• PetDx: Emerging veterinary molecular diagnostics company (notably in liquid biopsy oncology). Adjacent technology player in veterinary genomics with overlap in molecular diagnostic methods used by Laboklin.
• Dognomics: European canine genetic testing provider offering breed identification, health screening, and parentage testing. Directly comparable in scope to Laboklin's canine portfolio and competes in the European market.

Regional players

• UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory: Academic veterinary genetic testing laboratory offering parentage, genetic disease, and coat colour testing across multiple species. Directly comparable test menu and serves as both a research source for and a competitor to Laboklin's assays.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Laboklin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/laboklin-gmbh

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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