The region has a thriving animal health sector that is globally competitive, vibrant, spanning surveillance, diagnostics, research and development, data, and biotechnology.
This rich ecosystem has catalysed the formation of the Animal Health Innovation Network, which is at the forefront of revolutionary technologies that are transforming the animal health sector globally. Partners in the network include The University of Surrey Vet School, vHive (a JV between Zoetis and the Vet School with a focus on digital technologies), the Pirbright Institute and Sparsholt College.
Drawing on the best of research, workforce development, innovation and digital infrastructure, companies will be able to develop, validate, and commercialise new products and services as well as enable better opportunities for value creation through collaborations, data, and knowledge exchange.
Core strengths of the region’s animal health sector include:
- innovative, multi-disciplinary leadership in animal health
- a dynamic, cross-sectoral supply chain
- pioneering cluster activity
- a highly skilled talent pipeline
- a growing animal health ecosystem.