About Us
ABOUT AUSTIN DAVIS BIOLOGICS
Austin Davis Biologics (ADB) is a science-based company founded in 2009. It’s a small, fast-moving company that delivers scientific innovations and technology across a range of sectors, from detailed consultancy, to patent support (including expert witness contributions), to project planning and technology evaluation.
In the past 15 years Austin Davis Biologics set up its own laboratory with high quality advanced instruments and equipment, enabling the company to develop proprietary technology and IP through an innovative R&D programme focused on equine health.
EquiSal Tapeworm was the first product to be marketed from this R&D programme in 2014. An equivalent blood test for tapeworm in horses was also developed and marketed. The company launched the Small Redworm Blood Test in 2019 following in-depth optimisation and validation studies and completion of a licensing agreement with Moredun Research Institute. Other equine health products are in development, these are primarily focused on diagnostics.
Our vision is to bring high quality, rigorous scientific research to bear on equine health, welfare and performance to make effective new products available at affordable prices, improving quality of life for horses and enhancing horse care for owners and professionals.
Our Facility
After more than 10 years of growth in our original laboratory and offices, Austin Davis Biologics moved to a much larger premises in 2024. The new facility offers over five times the floor space, allowing the company to expand into the future.
The main laboratory, with dedicated areas for sample processing (saliva and blood), general lab and assay work and automated sample handling (robots).
The automated sample handling area of the main lab, equipped with a number of robotic systems. Samples (saliva or blood/serum) are loaded onto the specific system which then carries out a number of accurate and precise dilution steps and dispensing into the numerous assay plates.
Reception area.
A second, smaller, segregated lab space for project work.
Order preparation and despatch area.
Large storage room.
The refurbished, large office area.
Dedicated EquiSal kit preparation and packing area.
New kitchen and social area.
ADB Acorn Industrial Estate lab
The new facility as seen from above (2024).
ADB website
ADB also offers the following tests:
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Tapeworm blood test
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Small Redworm blood test
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ELISA kits for tapeworm blood testing
Please follow the link to visit the company website: Austin Davis Biologics Ltd