EquineDx offers stall‑side nucleic acid amplification testing kits that enable rapid, low‑cost molecular diagnostics for horses directly in the stable or veterinary office. The system provides veterinarians and equine caretakers with on‑site detection of infectious diseases, reducing turnaround time compared to laboratory testing. Revenue is generated through the sale of testing kits, reagents, and associated hardware to equine health professionals.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Equine practitioners often rely on external laboratories for molecular disease testing, resulting in delayed diagnoses, high shipping costs, and limited ability to make timely treatment decisions for horses.
Solution
EquineDx delivers a portable nucleic acid amplification platform that enables stall‑side or in‑office molecular diagnostics for a range of equine pathogens. The system integrates sample preparation, amplification, and result readout in a single cartridge, producing reliable results within minutes. By eliminating the need for off‑site labs, the platform reduces turnaround time and per‑test expense, allowing veterinarians and horse owners to initiate appropriate care immediately. Results are displayed on an intuitive touchscreen and can be exported securely for record‑keeping or integration with practice management software.
Target Audience
Primary customers are equine veterinarians and large‑animal practice clinics that require rapid, on‑site disease testing, as well as horse owners and stable managers seeking point‑of‑care diagnostics for herd health monitoring.
Features
- Handheld, battery‑operated device with built‑in thermal control for isothermal nucleic acid amplification (e.g., LAMP)
- Single‑use, lyophilized cartridge that automates sample lysis, nucleic acid extraction, and amplification
- Turnaround time of ≤30 minutes from sample to result, with visual readout and optional Bluetooth data export
- Assay library covering common equine viral, bacterial, and parasitic agents, customizable via firmware updates
- User‑friendly interface with step‑by‑step prompts, reducing the need for specialized laboratory training
- HIPAA‑compatible encrypted storage of test data on the device and optional cloud sync for longitudinal health records
- Low per‑test reagent cost achieved through bulk‑manufactured cartridges and minimal consumables