Austin Davis Biologics

What Austin Davis Biologics does

Austin Davis Biologics Ltd is a UK-based veterinary diagnostics company founded in 2009, headquartered in Great Addington, focused exclusively on equine helminth (worm) detection. Its core technology is ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), which it has adapted into a suite of horse-side and laboratory diagnostics, most notably the patented EquiSal Tapeworm Saliva Test — described as the only saliva-based equine tapeworm diagnostic available globally — alongside Tapeworm and Small Redworm Blood Tests and Laboratory ELISA Kits distributed to independent veterinary laboratories.

The company's commercial model operates across three channels: direct-to-consumer sales of saliva test kits to horse owners via its website, professional sales to veterinary surgeons and Suitably Qualified Persons (SQPs), and B2B distribution of ELISA kits to independent veterinary diagnostic laboratories. A free online Worm Control Programme and risk-assessment tool is offered to drive engagement and funnel users toward paid testing products. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and the company is privately held with 11–50 employees and no disclosed funding rounds, parent company, or acquisition activity on record.

The business is narrow but technically specialised: a single-species parasitology niche, a patented flagship assay, and a multi-channel distribution architecture. There is no evidence of AI/ML, no disclosed revenue, and no enterprise customer concentration, positioning Austin Davis Biologics as a stable, founder-led specialist rather than a high-growth scale-stage venture.

Name

Austin Davis Biologics

Legal name

Austin Davis Biologics Ltd

Website

https://austindavis.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Austin Davis Biologics is a UK-based veterinary diagnostics company founded in 2009 that develops and sells ELISA-based equine worm detection products, including the patented EquiSal saliva tapeworm test, to horse owners, veterinary surgeons, and independent diagnostic laboratories.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterinary Diagnostics

NAICS

Medical Laboratories (621511), Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories (62151), Veterinary Services (541940)

SIC

Services-Medical Laboratories (8071), In Vitro & In Vivo Diagnostic Substances (2835), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Reference Laboratory Testing (Clinical Pathology & Chemistry) (HLAMADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Laboratory & Point-of-Care Diagnostic Devices (Analyzers, Test Kits, Microscopy) (HLAMAFAI), Veterinary Parasitology Testing (HLAMADAD), Equine Veterinary Services (AFAEANAC)

Keywords

• Equine parasitology diagnostics
• Veterinary diagnostic services
• Helminth testing services
• ELISA diagnostic kits
• Equine worm control

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Addington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equine Helminth Testing Services: The company provides laboratory testing services for diagnosing tapeworm and cyathostomin infections in horses, including saliva tests and blood tests for equine parasites.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Austin Davis Biologics develops and provides equine helminth diagnostic testing services, including the patented EquiSal Tapeworm Saliva Test (the only saliva-based equine worm test globally), Tapeworm and Small Redworm blood tests, and laboratory ELISA kits for independent veterinary diagnostics laboratories. The company also offers a free online worm risk assessment tool (whatsyourwormrisk.com) used by horse owners, veterinary surgeons, and SQPs.

Product overview

Austin Davis Biologics Ltd is a science and technology company that provides a portfolio of equine helminth diagnostic testing services and laboratory products. The core offerings include the EquiSal Tapeworm Saliva Test (a patented saliva-based test, the only one of its kind globally), Tapeworm Blood Test, and Small Redworm Blood Test services for veterinary surgeons. The company also markets Laboratory ELISA Kits for use by independent veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Additionally, the Worm Control Programme provides a free online risk assessment tool (whatsyourwormrisk.com) for horse owners, veterinary surgeons, and SQPs. Together, these products form a comprehensive equine parasite diagnostics ecosystem spanning direct testing services, laboratory reagents, and digital worm management tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EquiSal: EquiSal® is a patented saliva test that detects horse tapeworm infections. It is the only saliva-based test for equine worm testing globally.

Products and services

• EquiSal Tapeworm Saliva Test A patented saliva-based diagnostic test that detects horse tapeworm infections, offered to horse owners and veterinary professionals as a non-invasive alternative to blood testing.
• Tapeworm Blood Test A laboratory blood testing service for diagnosing equine tapeworm infections, used by veterinary surgeons to support tapeworm control recommendations for horses.
• Small Redworm Blood Test A laboratory blood test that evaluates infection levels of all small redworm (cyathostomin) stages, used by veterinary surgeons to inform worm control recommendations.
• Laboratory ELISA Kits ELISA kits sold to independent veterinary diagnostics laboratories to enable accurate diagnosis of horse parasite infections.
• Worm Control Programme A free online risk assessment tool (whatsyourwormrisk.com) that enables horse owners, veterinary surgeons, and SQPs to conduct horse-specific worm risk assessments to inform worm control measures.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Vetoquinol: Vetoquinol is a global animal health company with equine and livestock parasiticides and diagnostic offerings. Comparable to Austin Davis as a broad incumbent operating in equine parasite management and veterinary diagnostics.
• Zoetis: Zoetis is the world's largest animal health company, providing diagnostics, parasiticides, and vaccines across companion and equine species. Comparable to Austin Davis as a broad incumbent in animal health with overlapping equine parasitology offerings and established veterinary relationships.
• Antech Diagnostics: Antech Diagnostics, part of Mars Petcare, is a major veterinary reference laboratory network in North America offering comprehensive diagnostic panels including parasitology. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Austin Davis in laboratory-based veterinary diagnostics with broader species and test coverage.
• Neogen Corporation: Neogen provides animal safety, genomics, and diagnostic testing products including services for equine and livestock. Comparable to Austin Davis as a broader animal-health diagnostics player with overlapping ELISA-based testing offerings across species.
• Virbac: Virbac is a global animal health company with equine parasitology products including diagnostics and parasiticides. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Austin Davis in equine parasite management, though with a broader product portfolio and stronger commercial scale.
• Heska (Mars Petcare): Heska, acquired by Mars Petcare, specializes in point-of-care veterinary diagnostic instruments and ELISA test kits. It is a broad incumbent comparable to Austin Davis in supplying ELISA-based diagnostic kits to veterinary practices and labs, with overlapping technology stack.
• IDEXX Laboratories: IDEXX is the largest pure-play veterinary diagnostics company globally, offering reference lab testing, in-clinic analyzers, and ELISA-based parasite diagnostics for multiple species including equine. It is comparable to Austin Davis as a broad incumbent operating in the same veterinary diagnostics category with substantially greater scale.

Others

• Bio-Rad Laboratories: Bio-Rad is a major manufacturer of ELISA kits, immunoassay reagents, and laboratory diagnostic instruments used in veterinary and human diagnostics. It is comparable to Austin Davis as an upstream supplier of ELISA technology and a potential competitor in the broader diagnostic reagents market.
• Thermo Fisher Scientific: Thermo Fisher supplies immunoassay reagents, ELISA plates, and diagnostic development tools used across veterinary and human labs. Comparable to Austin Davis as an enabling infrastructure and reagents provider in the same diagnostic technology category.

Emerging players

• Moredun Scientific: Moredun is a UK-based veterinary research organization providing diagnostic testing services and biological products for livestock and equine, with overlapping parasitology expertise. Comparable to Austin Davis as a niche UK player in equine and livestock diagnostics with similar scientific specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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