Antech to offer UK veterinary professionals a complete and flexible diagnostics portfolio spanning reference labs, in-house diagnostics, imaging and softwareWARWICK, England, 7 Nov. 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Antech, the full-service veterinary diagnostics business that is part of the Science & Diagnostics division of Mars Petcare, today announced the opening of a new UK veterinary diagnostics laboratory in Warwick on 15 November. This expands Antech's UK lab network, which also includes Southfields Veterinary Specialists Diagnostic Laboratory and the Dick White Referrals Diagnostic Laboratory.Antech launches first comprehensive veterinary diagnostics offering in the UK, including a new state-of-the-art reference laboratoryAntech, a trusted partner in delivering veterinary diagnostics for more than 35 years, brings to the UK a complete portfolio that spans reference laboratory services, in-house diagnostics, comprehensive imaging and technology solutions, advanced telemedicine services and innovative rapid diagnostics.Antech's UK offerings will include KeyScreen™, a DNA-based GI parasite screening solution and the most advanced in veterinary medicine; AIS RapidRead™, the fastest, most accurate rapid imaging technology that enables diagnosis in under ten minutes; and coming soon, Nu.Q®, a breakthrough innovation that measures nucleosomes to screen and monitor for canine cancer.Nefertiti Greene, President, Mars Science & Diagnostics said: "At Mars Science & Diagnostics we are focused on enabling pets to live their healthiest lives through science, data and technology. We are continuing to bring this vision to life by establishing a full-service veterinary diagnostics offering in the UK, which spans reference labs, in-house diagnostics, imaging and software solutions. Our aim is to help UK veterinary care teams achieve the best pet health outcomes, in support of our purpose: A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS™."Dr. Christian M

Mars invests in youth programs to combat the veterinary workforce shortageNEWARK, N.J., Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In support of its Purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®—Mars Veterinary Health is investing in several youth-centered programs to help address profession-wide talent shortages.Inspiring the Next Generation of Veterinary ProfessionalsEducating aspiring veterinary professionals and ensuring the pipeline is full of passionate and practice-ready candidates is key to achieving its Purpose. That's why Mars is committed to inspiring and supporting youth in a variety of ways, including limiting the financial burden of veterinary education. These efforts are having a positive impact on the future, in part by helping create a more sustainable profession.Mars believes it's never too early to support passionate future veterinary professionals, and these are a few of the ways its veterinary businesses are working to help pet-loving youth pursue lifelong veterinary careers.Increasing diversity through Purdue's League of VetaHumanz™Mars Veterinary Health is honored to sponsor the Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine's League of VetaHumanz, which teams up with community organizations to provide access and support for underrepresented children who aspire to veterinary careers. Through an alliance of veterinary superheroes in academia, practice, research, government, and industry, the program engages under-resourced communities to educate and inspire children in kindergarten through fourth grade with veterinary lessons, activities, stories, and self-guided educational STEM experiences.In 2022, VCA Animal Hospital® launched a pilot program with VetaHumanz at its St. Clair Shores clinic in Michigan

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