Author: Enrica Omiccioli

Diagnostics for Animals is an international organization founded in March 2006 and headquartered in France. It represents manufacturers of veterinary diagnostics at both European and global levels, advocating for their crucial role in improving animal health.

The organization fulfills its mission by working closely with key stakeholders in the animal health sector, including official institutions and regulatory bodies. Through this collaboration, Diagnostics for Animals strives to create a harmonized, efficient, and transparent regulatory framework, ensuring that veterinary diagnostics comply with diverse regulatory requirements.

Additionally, it actively promotes One Health initiatives, fostering the development of advanced diagnostic solutions for animal health and supporting  pandemic preparedness and prevention efforts at international level.

The Growing Importance of Veterinary Diagnostics

With its global network of members, Diagnostics for Animals represents approximately 90% of the worldwide veterinary diagnostics market, emphasizing the vital role of these tools in safeguarding public health.

The growing threat of zoonotic diseases highlights the urgent need for early detection and control measures to prevent critical health crises. Recognizing this necessity, the organization has recently strengthened its engagement with major institutions such as the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and other global organizations.

These partnerships advocate for the industry’s pivotal role in disease prevention and emergency response, ensuring that veterinary diagnostics remain a key component in managing potential pandemics.

To establish a comprehensive global health security strategy, Diagnostics for Animals focuses on three fundamental pillars: prevention, innovation, and response. This approach underscores the necessity for:

  • Investment in faster and more cost-effective diagnostic technologies to enable large-scale screening.
  • Greater involvement of the veterinary community in epidemic responses, including the integration of veterinary laboratories into regulatory frameworks for diagnostic applications.

Diatheva’s Commitment to Advancing Veterinary Diagnostics

As an active member of Diagnostics for Animals, Diatheva contributes significantly to international discussions on veterinary diagnostics. The company is dedicated to developing and commercializing high-quality diagnostic kits, ensuring alignment with global standards and multidisciplinary approaches.

Through its collaboration with Diagnostics for Animals, the Diatheva team plays a key role in several ISO technical working groups, actively shaping international standards for veterinary diagnostics. Their contributions help define essential technical requirements, enabling the availability of reliable, high-quality diagnostic tools.

In the face of emerging diseases, rapid access to advanced diagnostics is critical for responding to novel pathogens and unforeseen epidemics. A globally harmonized regulatory framework enhances the effectiveness of emergency responses, ultimately strengthening global health security.

Why Diatheva is at the Forefront

Diatheva takes pride in its leadership role in veterinary diagnostics, acknowledging their fundamental importance in disease prevention and control. By tackling the challenges posed by zoonotic diseases, the company actively supports global collaboration and innovation, advancing disease surveillance and response efforts.

 

Enrica Omiccioli is the Quality Unit & Diagnostics R&D Manager at Diatheva. With a PhD in Biochemical and Pharmacological Methodologies, she leads R&D initiatives for diagnostic kits and assays while managing the quality assurance and control processes, ensuring compliance with the highest standards of excellence.