FAVSNET for diagnostic laboratories
The Farm Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network (FAVSNET) collects veterinary diagnostic laboratory data to help us understand the diseases affecting the farm animal population in the United Kingdom.
When a veterinary practitioner is called to visit a farm animal patient, a sample may be taken to further assess the patient's health. There are a range of samples which can be taken such as blood, swabs, urine and faeces and samples will very often be sent to a diagnostic laboratory for testing.
FAVSNET draws on the links developed through the Small Animal Veterinary Surveillance Network and Equine Veterinary Surveillance Network to collect laboratory data to help researchers understand the health problems affecting the farm animal population and provide insight into how conditions may be best treated.
We're primarily working with AXIOM Veterinary Laboratories during our pilot phase. If you would like to enrol your Welsh diagnostic laboratory in FAVSNET, please register your interest in taking part.
Diagnostic Laboratories play a vital role in understanding disease patterns and protecting animal health. At Axiom we believe that effective disease surveillance is built on collaboration and high-quality data. Our partnership with FAVSNET allows us to contribute to a national picture of livestock disease, helping identify trends earlier and supporting informed decision-making throughout the industry.