We have developed a broad range of animal models in order to test and validate intervention strategies such as vaccines. These models offer insights into the pathogenesis of a disease and enable us to assess the effectiveness of intervention strategies. In order to replicate the situation in the field as closely as possible, animal models for diseases are ideally based on natural infection routes. In addition to the animal models listed here, we have a broad range of expertise with many other models listed in the European Pharmacopoeia that are used to test live and inactivated vaccines.

Research into animal health

Poultry

• Escherichia coli peritonitis syndrome
• Mycoplasma synoviae
• Mycoplasma gallisepticum
• Coccidiosis
• Infectious Bronchitis (IBV)
• Infectious Bursal Disease-virus (IBDV)
• Histomonas

Swine

• Brachyspira hyodysenteriae model resulting in clinical signs of Brachyspira hyodysenteriae
• E. coli post weaning diarrhea model
• Swine Influenza model
• Streptococcus suis serotype 9 model: this involves a carrier model and a clinical model

Cattle

• E. coli mastitis model
• Staphylococcus aureus subclinical mastitis model
• Cryptosporidium parvum calf diarrhoea model
• E. coli calf diarrhoea model
• In development: Respiratory disease calf model

Contact us

Get in touch with our account managers to plan a meeting with a research project team or to ask any questions. We have teams specialised in poultry, cattle, swine, small ruminants and equine health.

Get in touch