Veterinary Diagnostics and Equipment: The Global Market

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2 DEVICES AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Hematology analysis

2.2.1 Automated hematology analyzers

2.2.2 Coagulation analyzers

2.2.3 Blood typing kits

2.3 Biochemistry analysis

2.3.1 Biochemistry systems

2.3.2 Dry chemistry systems

2.3.3 Blood gas analyzers

2.3.4 Electrolyte analysis

2.3.5 Lactate meters

2.3.6 Glucose meters

2.3.7 Immunoassays

2.3.7.1 Competitive immunoassays

2.3.7.2 Sandwich immunoassays

2.3.7.3 Animal-site rapid immunoassays

2.3.8 DNA testing

2.3.9 Bile acid tests and others

2.3.10 Urine test kits

2.3.11 Refractometers

2.4 Blood pressure monitors

2.5 Pulse oximeters

2.5.1 Digital oximeters

2.6 Capnography

2.7 Vital signs monitors

2.8 Anesthesiology equipment

2.8.1 Anesthetic machines

2.8.1.1 Breathing systems

2.8.2 Ventilators

2.8.3 Anesthetic agents

2.9 Radiography

2.9.1 Digital radiography

2.9.2 Computed tomography

2.9.3 Dental radiography

2.9.4 Peripherals and consumables

2.10 Diagnostic ultrasound

2.10.1 Large animal reproduction

2.10.2 Small animal reproduction

2.10.3 Equine tendon

2.10.4 Cardiology

2.10.5 Ophthalmology

2.10.6 Ultrasound systems

2.10.7 Three dimensional ultrasound

2.11 Magnetic resonance imaging

2.12 Other imaging

2.12.1 Gamma cameras

2.12.2 Dermatology imaging

2.12.3 PACS

2.13 Endoscopes

2.13.1 Laparoscopes

2.13.2 Tract endoscopes

2.13.3 Gastroscopes

2.13.4 Bronchoscopes

2.13.5 Thoracoscopes

2.13.6 Cystoscopes

2.13.7 Otoscopes

2.13.8 Rhinoscopes

CHAPTER 3 COMPANY PROFILES

3.1 Abaxis

3.2 Abbott Laboratories

3.3 Adiagene

3.4 Agrolabo

3.5 ALerCHEK

3.6 Aloka

3.7 Ampronix

3.8 Biogal Galed Laboratories

3.9 BioMedica Diagnostics

3.10 Biomedica Group

3.11 Biovet

3.12 Bio Veto Test

3.13 BioX Diagnostics

3.14 Chembio Diagnostic Systems

3.15 Coris Bioconcept

3.16 Diatron

3.17 Digicare Biomedical Technology

3.18 Drew Scientific

3.19 Eklin Medical

3.20 Esaote

3.21 Euroclone

3.22 EVL

3.23 Fujifilm

3.24 GE Healthcare

3.25 Genzyme Virotech

3.26 Guildhay

3.27 Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging

3.28 Hemagen Diagnostics

3.29 Heska Corporation

3.30 Hitachi Medical

3.31 Honda Electronics

3.32 Hong Kong DNA Chips

3.33 IDEXX

3.34 Ingenasa

3.35 Institut Pourquier

3.36 Kruuse

3.37 Kyoritsu Seiyaku

3.38 Laboratorios Hipra

3.39 Makromed

3.40 Medison

3.41 Medivance (Velopex International)

3.42 Medlink Imaging

3.43 MegaCor Diagnostik

3.44 Melet Schloesing

3.45 Midland BioProducts

3.46 Mindray

3.47 Nonin Medical

3.48 PetScreen

3.49 Prionics

3.50 Qiagen

3.51 Richard Wolf

3.52 S & B Medvet

3.53 Scil Animal Care Company

3.54 Sharn Veterinary

3.55 Siemens Medical

3.56 Summit Industries

3.57 Storz

3.58 Svanova Biotech

3.59 Synbiotics

3.60 Sysmex

3.61 Thames Medical

3.62 Toshiba Medical Systems

3.63 TREK Diagnostic Systems

3.64 Tridelta

3.65 Ultrasound Technologies

3.66 United Biomedical

3.67 Vet Biotechnology

3.68 Vetronic Services

3.69 VetSpecs

3.70 Viral Antigens

3.71 Vita-Tech

CHAPTER 4 MARKETS

4.1 Introduction

4.2 Global animal health market

4.3 Global diagnostics and devices market

4.3.1 Diagnostic and device customers

4.3.2 Role of state laboratories

4.4 Global animal health industry

4.4.1 Animal health industry and diagnostics

4.5 Global veterinary devices and diagnostics industry

4.6 Global regulation

4.6.1 ISO

4.6.2 DICOM

4.7 Market drivers

4.7.1 Growth in companion animal sector

4.7.2 Lack of regulation

4.7.3 Shift to preventative healthcare

4.7.4 Eradication programs

4.7.5 Horses

4.7.6 Continuing Professional Development

4.8 Market constraints

4.8.1 Immature market

4.8.2 State control

4.8.3 Lack of expertise

4.8.4 Lack of regulation

4.8.5 Decline of livestock industry

4.8.6 Unpredictability of disease outbreaks

4.8.7 Costs

4.9 North America

4.9.1 Market features

4.9.2 Industry associations

4.9.3 Regulation

4.9.3.1 Recommendations

4.9.3.2 Exceptions

4.10 Europe

4.10.1 Market features

4.10.1.1 Framework Programme

4.10.2 Industry associations

4.10.3 Regulation

4.10.3.1 European Physical Agents Directive

4.11 Japan/Asia

4.11.1 Market features

4.11.2 Regulation

4.11.3 Other Asia

CHAPTER 5 THERAPEUTIC AREAS

5.1 Major animal diseases and available tools

5.1.1 Allergies

5.1.2 Avian influenza

5.1.3 Bovine tuberculosis

5.1.4 Cardiac disease

5.1.5 Cancer

5.1.6 Cushing's disease

5.1.7 Diabetes

5.1.8 Feline immunodeficiency virus

5.1.9 Foot and mouth disease

5.1.10 Heartworm

5.1.11 Johne’s disease

5.1.12 Mycoplasmas

5.1.13 Navicular syndrome

5.1.14 Parvovirus

5.1.15 Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies

5.2 Therapeutic areas

5.2.1 Endoscopy

5.2.1.1 Otoscopy

5.2.1.2 Arthroscopy

5.2.2 Laparoscopy

5.2.2.1 Cryptorchid castration

5.2.2.2 Prophylactic gastropexy

5.2.2.3 Ovariohysterectomy

5.2.2.4 Other laparoscopy

5.2.3 Ultrasound

5.2.4 Electronic physiotherapy

5.2.5 Laser therapy

5.2.6 Pacemakers

5.2.7 Artificial hips

CHAPTER 6 FUTURE TRENDS

6.1 Livestock trends

6.1.1 DNA-based products

6.1.2 Food safety

6.1.3 Multiple diagnostics

6.1.4 Field diagnostics

6.2 Companion animals

6.2.1 Proteomics

6.2.2 Integrated disease management

6.2.3 Food allergies

6.2.4 Capsule endoscopy

6.2.5 Non-invasive devices

6.2.6 Nanotechnology

REFERENCES

LIST OF TABLES

Table 2.1 Common reagents used in veterinary biochemistry analyzers

Table 2.2 Electrolyte imbalances and possible causes in companion animals

Table 2.3 Diseases that produce microalbuminuria in cats and dogs

Table 4.1 Geography of the world animal health market, 2004

Table 4.2 World animal health market by species, 2004

Table 4.3 Global diagnostics market by region

Table 4.4 Top 15 veterinary pharmaceutical companies, 2004

Table 4.5 Top 20 veterinary device and diagnostic firms

Table 4.6 Regulatory approval needed for major Heska products

Table 4.7 Pet ownership in the US

Table 4.8 Sales of veterinary diagnostic products in Japan, ¥ million