Merefelt Livestock diagnostics

What Merefelt Livestock diagnostics does

Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics is an independent Dutch veterinary diagnostic laboratory founded in 2012 and headquartered in Nederweert, Limburg, Netherlands. The company provides fee-for-service microbiological, serological, PCR, clinical chemistry, necropsy, and hygienogram testing for livestock, organized around three species verticals: pigs, cattle, and small ruminants. Customers are Dutch livestock farmers and the practicing veterinarians who serve them, with samples submitted either via direct delivery to the laboratory or through a certified refrigerated pickup service that handles cadaver specimens up to approximately 30 kg. The laboratory also supplies sampling materials — containers, swabs, blood tubes, and needles — and delivers diagnostic reports by email, with necropsy cases documented through photographic summaries.

The technical portfolio spans multiplex PCR panels detecting up to 18 pathogens simultaneously, PRRS DIVA testing that differentiates infected from vaccinated animals across multiple vaccine strains (Porcilis, ReproCyc/Ingelvac, Suvaxyn, Unistrain), species-specific serological panels covering pathogens such as A. pleuropneumoniae (multiple serotypes), Circo IgG/IgM, Influenza HI typing, Lawsonia intracellularis, and BVD/IBR for ruminants, and a differentiated colostrum quality dashboard combining RID IgG quantification, vitality coefficient, and triglyceride biomarkers. Operational infrastructure includes a 24/7 accessible cadaver cold storage cell at the laboratory, and the company collaborates with pharmaceutical and industry partners — including CEVA Santé Animale for novel PCR assays and The Schippers Group for HyCare hygiene-system research — to extend its test menu without in-house assay development for every pathogen.

Merefelt operates as a privately held, owner-operated laboratory with five named employees generating revenue through professional diagnostic services billed per test. The company holds NEN-EN ISO 9001:2015 certification (TÜV Nederland, current cycle 2026-2029) and EU recognition number EG 209049 from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA), authorizing the laboratory to handle Category 1, 2, and 3 animal by-products under EU Regulation 1069/2009. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: customers contact the laboratory to request tests and order sampling materials, with no publicly disclosed pricing and no digital self-service portal. Marketing is concentrated in trade-journal content (notably varkens.nl via veterinary manager Karien Koenders), industry research publications, and a LinkedIn presence. Pricing models are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Merefelt Livestock diagnostics

Legal name

Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics

Website

https://merefelt.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics is a Dutch independent veterinary diagnostic laboratory founded in 2012, serving mid-market pig, cattle, and small ruminant farmers and veterinarians with fee-for-service PCR, serology, microbiology, necropsy, and clinical chemistry testing from its Nederweert facility.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology (AFAEANAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food Animal & Herd Health Diagnostics (Surveillance, Production Medicine Lab Testing) (HLAMADAL), Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology) (HLAMADAC), Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA)

Keywords

• Veterinary diagnostic laboratory
• Livestock disease diagnostics
• PCR pathogen testing
• Animal necropsy services
• Serological antibody testing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nederweert

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Services: Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics generates revenue by providing fee-for-service veterinary diagnostic testing across multiple disciplines (microbiology, serology, PCR, clinical chemistry, necropsy, hygienograms). Customers are livestock farmers and veterinarians who submit samples for analysis. The company provides specialized sampling materials and delivers detailed diagnostic reports to customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics is an independent Dutch veterinary diagnostic laboratory that performs fee-for-service microbiological, serological, PCR, clinical chemistry, necropsy, and hygiene testing on samples (tissue, blood, milk, swabs, cadavers) submitted by livestock farmers and veterinarians. The laboratory serves pigs, cattle, and small ruminants with species-specific test panels and delivers comprehensive diagnostic reports by email, supported by a certified pickup service and a 24/7 cadaver cold-storage cell.

Product overview

Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics operates as an independent veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a comprehensive suite of laboratory testing services for livestock health management. The company's portfolio is organized by animal species (pigs, large ruminants/cattle, small ruminants/sheep-goats) and testing methodology. The core service offerings include: Sectieonderzoek (necropsy/autopsy with sample collection), Microbiologie (bacterial culture and typing), Serologisch onderzoek (antibody/antigen detection), PCR Diagnostics (molecular pathogen detection with multiplex panels), Klinische chemie (blood chemistry), and Hygiënogrammen (environmental hygiene testing). Additional services include specialized Biestcheck (colostrum quality testing) and Diarree sneltest (diarrhea rapid testing). The laboratory provides species-specific test panels, sample collection materials, certified pickup services, and delivers results via email with comprehensive reports. The company emphasizes rapid and accurate diagnostics, staying current with veterinary developments, and maintains NEN-EN ISO 9001:2015 certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sectieonderzoek (Necropsy/Autopsy Services) Post-mortem examination services performed by specially trained veterinarians. Samples are collected from clinically abnormal organs and tested bacteriologically or via PCR; histological examination is outsourced to external laboratories. Includes certified pickup service and 24/7 accessible cooler cell for sample delivery.
• Microbiologie (Microbiology Testing) Microbiological testing services including bacterial culture, antibiogram, pathogen typing (APP, C. perfringens, E. coli, Streptococcus suis), milk culture, bacteriological mastitis count, diarrhea quick tests, and feed/water quality checks.
• Serologisch onderzoek (Serological Testing) Antibody and antigen detection testing using serological methods. Tests include A. pleuropneumoniae typing, Circo IgG/IgM, Influenza HI, Lawsonia intracellularis, Leptospira, PRRS, and for ruminants: BVD, IBR, Leptospira hardjo, Salmonella.
• PCR Diagnostics (Polymerase Chain Reaction) Molecular diagnostic testing using PCR technology for pathogen detection. Extensive test menus for pigs (PRRS, PCV2/3, Aujeszky, Influenza A, M. hyopneumoniae), cattle (BVD, IBR, BRSV, respiratory multiplex), and small ruminants (CAEV, Maedi Visna, Bluetongue, mastitis multiplex).
• Klinische chemie (Clinical Chemistry) Blood chemistry analysis services. For pigs, various clinical chemical tests are available; for small ruminants, primarily calcium and phosphorus testing; for cattle, various options available upon inquiry.
• Hygiënogrammen (Hygiene Testing) Environmental hygiene testing for pig barns to verify cleaning effectiveness. Includes qualitative analyses (fecal bacterial isolation) and quantitative analyses (colony count determination). Rodac plates and swabs available for order.
• Biestcheck (Colostrum Quality Testing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Customer satisfaction score of 8.4 out of 10 in annual survey for 2024
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• CEVA Santé AnimaleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2023Merefelt collaborates with CEVA Santé Animale to offer the Cystoisospora suis PCR test for pigs. CEVA provided the assay development support and certification, while Merefelt performs the actual PCR testing in its laboratory. This partnership enables Merefelt to offer a novel diagnostic assay for coccidiosis in piglets.
• The Schippers Group (HyCare)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2023Merefelt participated in a study examining the effect of The Schippers Group's HyCare hygiene system on limiting the spread of PRRS virus in pig farms. Merefelt performed all PRRS PCR diagnostics for the study. The study results demonstrated that the HyCare system can limit horizontal spread of PRRS.
• Dierenartsenpraktijk LintjeshofcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDierenartsenpraktijk Lintjeshof and Merefelt Livestock Diagnostics jointly analyzed and published results from the first period of the National PRRS Plan (Nationaal PRRS Plan), sharing findings with the Dutch pig industry. This partnership combines veterinary practice expertise with diagnostic laboratory capabilities to advance PRRS control in the Netherlands.
• TÜV NederlandminorOthersTÜV Nederland conducts annual external audits for NEN-EN ISO 9001:2015 certification of Merefelt's quality management system. The certification (covering 2026-2029) validates the laboratory's quality procedures and operational standards.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEXX Laboratories: IDEXX is a global leader in veterinary diagnostics, with livestock and production-animal testing kits, reference lab services, and PCR platforms. It competes with Merefelt via standardized tests and represents the broader incumbent diagnostic ecosystem.
• Eurofins Scientific: Eurofins operates a global network of testing laboratories including agricultural and veterinary testing services. Its scale, accreditation footprint, and ability to absorb routine livestock testing make it a broad incumbent peer to Merefelt.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific (Animal Diagnostics): Thermo Fisher offers veterinary and animal health diagnostic products, including livestock PCR kits and laboratory services. It competes with Merefelt through both proprietary kits and reference lab partnerships.
• Zoetis (formerly Pfizer Animal Health): Zoetis is a global animal health company offering diagnostics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals, including livestock genetic testing and herd health solutions. It competes broadly with independent labs like Merefelt through integrated pharma-plus-diagnostics offerings.
• Svanova (Boehringer Ingelheim): Svanova, now part of Boehringer Ingelheim, provides veterinary diagnostic kits and reagents including PRRS ELISA. It competes with Merefelt on serological test platforms for pig health.

Direct peers

• Royal GD (Gezondheidsdienst voor Dieren): Royal GD is the dominant Dutch veterinary diagnostic laboratory, offering livestock testing, monitoring programs, and herd health services across pigs, cattle, and small ruminants. It is the most direct Dutch competitor to Merefelt, with a much broader portfolio and national reach.
• Indical Bioscience: Indical develops and supplies PCR and diagnostic kits specifically for livestock and avian pathogens, including PRRS and ASF. It is a direct competitor in the molecular veterinary diagnostics space that Merefelt operates in.
• BioChek: BioChek manufactures and supplies veterinary diagnostic test kits, particularly ELISA and PCR kits for poultry and swine pathogens. It is a direct peer competing for the same livestock diagnostic spend as Merefelt.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/merefelt-livestock-diagnostics

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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