Animal Health
From genomics-driven breeding in agriculture to AI diagnostics for pet health, we enable a smarter, data-driven approach to keeping animals healthy and productive.
Animal health – covering both livestock and companion animals (pets) – is an essential part of the life sciences ecosystem.
Nexrevo Bioinformatics supports veterinary pharmaceutical companies, animal healthcare providers, and agtech firms focusing on livestock with digital solutions tailored to animal biology.
Key Technologies Used
Veterinary Genomics
Genetic testing and bioinformatics analysis for animals – for instance, genomic selection in breeding cattle for better milk yield, or DNA tests for pet breeds to identify disease predispositions. Our pipelines handle animal genome data (which can differ significantly from human genomics) and provide actionable insights.
IoT & Wearables for Animals
Sensors and smart collars that monitor livestock vital signs, activity, and location. For pets, wearable health trackers (akin to a Fitbit for dogs) provide data on exercise, heart rate, or sleep patterns. These IoT devices feed continuous data for health monitoring and behavior analysis.
AI Diagnostics (Veterinary)
Machine learning models trained on veterinary data, such as image recognition algorithms for x-rays or ultrasound of animals, and pattern recognition for symptoms in herd health records. They assist vets in diagnosing diseases in animals more quickly and accurately.
Farm Management Software
Integrated platforms that combine herd management, feeding schedules, veterinary records, and production data (like milk production, growth rates). These often include predictive analytics to optimize feeding or detect early signs of illness in a herd.
Vaccine & Drug R&D Informatics
Tools to support those developing animal health products. Similar to human pharma, this includes bioinformatics for vaccine target discovery in pathogens affecting animals, and data management for animal clinical trials.
Telemedicine & Telemetry
For both livestock and pets, telemedicine platforms allow remote consultation with vets. Telemetry systems can stream data from farm sensors or a pet’s wearable to a cloud platform for real-time monitoring by professionals, enabling interventions without always needing on-site visits.
Solutions Offered
Livestock Health Monitoring
Comprehensive solutions for farms that integrate wearable sensor data, feeding equipment, and environmental sensors (for temperature, humidity in barns) into dashboards. These solutions alert farmers or vets to issues like a cow’s reduced movement (possible illness), or deviations in feed intake that might signal health problems.
Breeding and Genetics Platforms
Software that manages breeding programs using genetic data. It can suggest optimal breeding pairs to maximize desired traits or diversity, track lineage, and calculate genetic merit scores. For example, a cattle breeder might use our platform to improve herd health and output by selecting genetically optimal parents while avoiding inbreeding.
Veterinary Diagnostics & Imaging Tools
Cloud-based systems where clinics can upload pet or livestock lab results and images to get AI-augmented analysis. For instance, a vet could upload a dog’s X-ray and get an AI second opinion highlighting a potential tumor that should be checked. These systems also maintain an archive of medical images and records for each animal for longitudinal care.
Pet Health & Wellness Apps
Engaging mobile applications for pet owners that track their pet’s health metrics (from connected devices or manual input), remind owners of preventive care (vaccines, check-ups), and even connect to a vet via chat or video if something seems off. These apps, powered by our analytics, can also flag unusual patterns (like your dog’s activity dropped by 40% this week) and suggest a vet visit.
Disease Surveillance Systems
In the animal farming context, especially poultry, swine, or cattle industries, we set up data systems that aggregate health reports across farms and regions, using analytics to detect emerging disease outbreaks (like detecting an uptick in symptoms that could indicate a flu strain spreading in a region). This early detection helps containment and coordination with veterinary public health authorities.
Regulatory Compliance & Reporting (Animal Health)
Platforms that help companies maintain compliance with veterinary regulations, track drug usage in food-producing animals, and automatically compile required reports (for example, antibiotic usage logs, or adverse event tracking for animal drugs).
Applications & Impact
Improved Animal Welfare
Continuous monitoring and AI diagnostics mean health issues in animals are caught sooner. Early treatment leads to less suffering and better recovery rates, whether it’s detecting lameness in a horse before it worsens or catching a fever in a feedlot cow early to prevent a larger outbreak.
Productivity and Yield
In livestock, a healthier herd is a more productive herd. Our farming clients have seen increased yields – more milk per cow, better weight gain in poultry with the same feed – because data-driven insights allowed them to optimize nutrition and care. Healthy animals also mean fewer losses and better product quality, directly impacting the bottom line.
Preventive Care & Cost Savings
Pet owners and farms using our solutions shift towards preventive care rather than reactive care. The pet health apps lead to more regular vet check-ups and timely interventions, which can avoid expensive emergency procedures. Farms leveraging analytics spend less on emergency veterinary interventions and reduce the spread of disease through early isolation of sick animals.
Insights & Thought Leadership
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