Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad"

What Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad" does

Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad" (Naučni institut za veterinarstvo Novi Sad) is a Serbian state-affiliated scientific research institution founded in 1950, operating from a heritage-protected building in Novi Sad, Vojvodina. The institute functions as Serbia's national reference laboratory for testing multiple animal diseases (Salmonella species, Aujeszky's disease, IBR/IPV, bovine viral diarrhea, equine viral arteritis, Maedi-Visna, caprine arthritis-encephalitis, leptospirosis, Q-fever) and, since 2019, antimicrobial resistance. It operates specialized laboratory departments covering molecular diagnostics, toxicology and pharmacology, radiometry and radiation hygiene, microbiological and chemical analysis of food and animal feed, semen quality assessment, and DDD (disinfection, disinsection, deratization) services.

The institute's technical capabilities rest on state-of-the-art laboratory equipment supporting molecular biology techniques (16S rRNA sequencing, ELISA), MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for rapid pathogen identification, HPLC-UV chemical analysis, and radiometric determination of alpha, beta, and gamma radionuclides. A multidisciplinary team of 40 researchers, including 29 PhDs, conducts diagnostics alongside research output exceeding 134 implemented projects and a digital repository containing 1,043+ publications. The institute also operates a Center for Technology Transfer and Innovation (CTT/SAIGE) to commercialize research outputs.

The revenue model combines multiple streams: quote-based fee-for-service laboratory testing (professional services), distribution of vaccines and diagnostic agents, HACCP-certified DDD services, and EU research project funding. Go-to-market is direct-to-customer via on-site sample reception (Mon-Fri 7-15h) with phone-based intake, supplemented by contract cooperation requests submitted through a dedicated portal. Customers span veterinary clinics, livestock farms (cattle, poultry, pigs, sheep, goats), food processors, animal feed manufacturers, and government regulatory bodies, all within Serbia. Geographic scope is national; international engagement is limited to EU research project partnerships.

Name

Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad"

Legal name

Naučni institut za veterinarstvo Novi Sad

Website

https://niv.ns.ac.rs

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad" is Serbia's national reference laboratory for veterinary diagnostics, operating since 1950. It serves veterinary clinics, livestock farms, food processors, and feed manufacturers with molecular diagnostics, toxicology, radiometry, semen quality, and DDD services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Diagnostic Services

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Veterinary Services (54194), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Services-Testing Laboratories (8734)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAEANAF

Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories & Pathology

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

SECONDARYHLAMAJAH

Veterinary Public Health Laboratories (Reference & Confirmatory)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Animal Health Public Health, Regulators & Disease Control

SECONDARYHLAMADAC

Veterinary Microbiology & Infectious Disease Testing (Culture/PCR/Serology)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Diagnostics (Labs & Imaging)

SECONDARYHLAMADAG

Toxicology & Therapeutic Drug Monitoring

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Diagnostics (Labs & Imaging)

SECONDARYAFACADAF

Diagnostics & Laboratory Services (Sampling, Necropsy, Disease Investigation)

Agriculture & Food Production/Agricultural Services (Custom Farming, Agronomy, Veterinary)/Veterinary Services (Farm Animal & Herd Health)

SECONDARYHLAMADAI

Point-of-Care & In-Clinic Diagnostics (Rapid Tests, Benchtop Analyzers)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Diagnostics (Labs & Imaging)

SECONDARYHLAMAFAI

Laboratory & Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices (Analyzers, Test Kits, Microscopy)

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Veterinary & Animal Health/Veterinary Medical Devices & Supplies

Keywords

• Veterinary diagnostic services
• Animal disease testing
• Food safety analysis
• Antimicrobial resistance testing
• Veterinary research laboratory

Headquarters

HQ city

Novi Sad

HQ country

Serbia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Laboratory Testing Services: Provides paid laboratory testing services for veterinary diagnostics, quality assessment, microbiological and chemical analysis of food and feed. Services are rendered based on sample submissions and testing requests.
2. Vaccine and Diagnostic Distribution: Distribution of vaccines and diagnostic tools to veterinary practices and farms
3. DDD Services: Disinfection, disinsection and deratization services with HCCP certified teams
4. EU Research Projects: Funding and collaboration through EU research projects as a reliable EU project partner

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad" is a national reference laboratory and leading veterinary research institution that provides paid diagnostic testing services for animal diseases, food and feed safety, antimicrobial resistance, semen quality, toxicology, pharmacology, and radiometry. It also distributes vaccines and diagnostic tools, offers HACCP-certified disinfection/disinsection/deratization (DDD) services, and participates as a partner in EU-funded research projects.

Product overview

The Scientific Veterinary Institute "Novi Sad" is a national reference laboratory and leading veterinary research institution in Serbia, offering a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and research services. The institute operates as a unified service organization comprising multiple specialized laboratory departments: molecular diagnostics, toxicology/pharmacology, radiometry, food safety analysis, and DDD services. Key offerings include veterinary disease testing (Salmonella, Aujeszky's disease, African swine fever, avian influenza, antimicrobial resistance), semen quality assessment, animal feed analysis, and vaccine distribution. The institute also maintains a digital repository for research publications and a technology transfer center for innovation commercialization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CTT - Centar za transfer tehnologija i inovacije (Technology Transfer Center): Center for technology transfer and innovation
• NIV-NS Repository

Products and services

• Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Services Comprehensive veterinary diagnostic testing services for animal diseases, targeting veterinary clinics, livestock farms, and government agencies.
• Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory Leading laboratory in molecular veterinary diagnostics in Serbia, offering advanced molecular testing for pathogen identification and characterization.
• Semen Quality Analysis Service Laboratory assessment of semen quality for breeding animals, described as the best laboratory for semen quality assessment in Serbia.
• Toxicology and Pharmacology Laboratory Services Most equipped toxicological and pharmacological veterinary laboratory in Serbia, offering testing for chemical residues and pharmacological substances.
• Microbiological and Chemical Analysis of Animal Feed Prestigious laboratory for quality testing of animal feed, including microbiological and chemical analysis services for feed manufacturers.
• Radiometry and Radiation Hygiene Laboratory Laboratory for determination of alpha, beta, and gamma radionuclides using state-of-the-art equipment.
• Food Safety Analysis Laboratory Field sampling, microbiological, sensory, and chemical analysis of food of animal origin for food industry processors.
• DDD (Disinfection, Disinsection, Deratization) Services HACCP-certified pest control services with trained DDD teams.
• Vaccine and Diagnostic Distribution Distribution of vaccines and diagnostic agents for veterinary use to veterinary practices and farms.
• Center for Technology Transfer and Innovation (CTT/SAIGE) Technology transfer and innovation center supporting commercialization of research outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 134+ projects successfully implemented
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Wageningen Bioveterinary Research (WBVR): Dutch national reference laboratory for notifiable animal diseases, part of Wageningen University & Research. Comparable as a government-affiliated veterinary research institute providing reference diagnostics and disease surveillance.
• Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI): German federal research institute for animal health, serving as Germany's national and OIE reference laboratory for multiple animal diseases. Highly comparable as a state-funded national reference veterinary laboratory with research mandate.
• Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA): UK government agency providing animal disease surveillance, diagnostic services, and reference laboratory functions. Comparable as a national reference laboratory structure with veterinary research and disease investigation mandate.

Broad incumbents

• Virbac: Global animal health company focused on vaccines, diagnostics, and pharmaceuticals for livestock and companion animals. Comparable as a competitor in veterinary diagnostics and vaccine distribution channels.
• Zoetis: Global animal health company offering diagnostics, vaccines, and pharmaceuticals for livestock and companion animals. Comparable in its vaccine distribution and diagnostic offerings serving the same veterinary and livestock customer base.
• IDEXX Laboratories: Global leader in veterinary diagnostics, offering in-clinic analyzers, reference laboratory services, and animal health testing. Comparable as a veterinary diagnostics provider with reference lab capabilities serving companion animals and livestock producers.
• Eurofins Scientific: Global testing laboratory network offering food, feed, environmental, and animal health testing services. Comparable in food/feed microbiological and chemical analysis services offered to food producers and feed manufacturers.

Emerging players

• Innovative Diagnostics (IDvet): French company developing and manufacturing veterinary diagnostic test kits (ELISA, PCR) for infectious animal diseases. Comparable as a provider of veterinary microbiology and infectious disease testing technologies.

Direct peers

• Veterinary Specialized Institute (Naučni institut za veterinarstvo Srbije): Belgrade-based Serbian veterinary research institute. Comparable as a parallel national veterinary diagnostic and research institution in Serbia covering similar disease testing, food safety, and reference laboratory functions.
• Ceva Santé Animale: Global veterinary pharmaceutical company specializing in vaccines and diagnostics for livestock and companion animals. Comparable in vaccine distribution and veterinary diagnostics serving livestock producers and veterinary practices.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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