Contract Research Services

Animal Health Laboratories provides flexible contract research and laboratory services to the animal health, veterinary, pharmaceutical, feed and nutrition, biotechnology and research sectors. From small pilot projects and diagnostic evaluations to larger commercial studies, our experienced laboratory team can provide tailored scientific and laboratory support to meet the individual requirements of each project. As part of the GD Group we can also participate in collaborative and multi-site studies, providing clients with access to a wider network of veterinary scientific expertise and specialist laboratory capabilities.

How We Can Support Your Research

We work with clients to develop a laboratory solution appropriate to their study objectives, sample volumes and timelines.

Our capabilities include:

Contract laboratory testing – laboratory analysis for research, commercial and product-development studies.
Diagnostic validation & verification – evaluation of new assays, diagnostic kits, methodologies and technologies.
Pharmaceutical & animal health studies – laboratory support for veterinary pharmaceutical, vaccine and animal health projects.
Feed & nutrition trials – laboratory testing to support feed, nutrition, supplementation and animal performance studies.
Disease surveillance & monitoring – laboratory support for targeted surveillance and animal health programmes.
Academic & collaborative research – working with universities, research institutes and industry partners.
Multi-site studies – participation in coordinated studies through the GD Group network.
Sample management & logistics – sample collection coordination, receipt, processing, storage and onward shipment where required.

Laboratory Capabilities

Depending on the requirements of the study we can provide access to a broad range of laboratory disciplines, including:

Molecular Diagnostics / PCR
Serology & ELISA
Microbiology
Haematology
Clinical Biochemistry
Parasitology
Biomarker Testing
Diagnostic Assay Validation

Where specialist analysis is required outside our in-house capabilities, we can explore appropriate solutions through the wider GD Group laboratory network.

From Pilot Studies to Larger Research Programmes

We understand that research projects vary considerably in size and complexity.

AHL can support projects from initial feasibility and small-scale pilot work through to larger studies involving significant sample volumes, defined testing schedules and multiple study locations.

Support can include:

Study discussion → Laboratory planning → Sample logistics → Laboratory testing → Data review → Reporting

Our approach is flexible, allowing the laboratory component of each project to be tailored to the sponsor’s specific requirements.

Multi-Site Studies Through the GD Group

As part of the GD Group we can participate in collaborative studies involving laboratories and scientific expertise across the wider group.

For projects requiring an Irish study or laboratory partner, AHL can provide local coordination and laboratory support while working collaboratively with other GD Group specialists where appropriate.

This provides opportunities for multi-site and multinational animal health research, while giving clients a dedicated laboratory partner in Ireland.

Why Partner with AHL?

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory
Quality-focused laboratory systems and experienced scientific personnel.

Multi-disciplinary laboratory capability
Access to a broad range of veterinary diagnostic technologies and expertise.

Flexible research support
From individual laboratory analyses to bespoke research programmes.

Irish sample logistics
Support with sample collection, receipt, processing, storage and transport.

GD Group network
Access to wider scientific expertise and specialist capabilities.

Dedicated project support
A collaborative approach from initial discussion through to project completion.

Have a Project in Mind?

Whether you are planning a research study, diagnostic validation, pharmaceutical project, feed or nutrition trial, surveillance programme or multi-site study, we’d be happy to discuss your requirements.

Our team can review your proposed project, laboratory requirements, sample numbers and timelines and develop a tailored testing programme and quotation.