AHVLA Scientific

Products and services to scientists around the world


To enhance its scientific activity, the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) has developed commercial products and services and made them available to organisations around the world. These services have now been brought together under AHVLA Scientific.

The products and services available include:

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  • Specialist laboratory reagents & diagnostic kits.
  • A world leading range of proficiency testing schemes.
  • Cattle health improvement service.
  • Veterinary research and development projects.
  • A unique bacterial cell characterisation service.
  • Testing services for veterinary practitioners and the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Composting process – validation and monitoring.
  • Biological material storage.
  • Intellectual property and monoclonal antibody licensing.

AHVLA Scientific includes business development managers, a customer service team, scientific research and reagent production groups to ensure that the products and services offered are delivered effectively to our customers. They are also able to bring scientific expertise, high quality service, innovative methods and, in many cases unique products and services to the market.

Our expertise has been developed in the veterinary landscape over the last century. Our scientists have had a significant influence on the development of animal health and food safety strategy in both the UK and Europe and the laboratory has achieved World Reference Laboratory status for many important diseases. These achievements have earned the Agency an international reputation for scientific excellence as it has led the world in developing new techniques for the diagnosis and management of animal disease.

On the following pages you will find details on specific products and services but the agency has activity in a wide range of other areas. Please contact us to discuss any areas that you feel we could help you with.


To discuss your requirements please contact our Customer Services Team

Tel:  +44 (0)1932 357641
Fax: +44 (0)1932 357701
Email: ahvlascientific@ahvla.gsi.gov.uk