Trusted farm animal CRO delivered with care, discretion and clarity

Dedicated to the health, welfare and safety of farmed animals and the food chain.

Drayton Animal Health is a UK-based Contract Research Organisation (CRO) supporting the development and registration of veterinary medicines, feed additives and related products for food-producing animals, including pigs, sheep, cattle and poultry.

Our professional team of Study Directors, Investigators, Monitors, Scientists and Technicians provide first-class research studies across all farmed animals.

Our experts design and deliver a range of pharmaceutical and biological studies that stand up to scrutiny, while keeping animal welfare and practical on-farm realities front and centre.

Why we are different:

From proof of concept to pivotal studies, we work alongside you to help generate data you can trust, and studies that compliment your research.

All of our work meticulously follows the three ethical R’s of animal research – Replacement, Reduction and Refinement.

We work in a confidential, partner-led way, tailoring and adapting our study design, timelines and delivery to what you and your organisation needs, not a one-size-fits-all package.

Brown laying hens feeding from a trough of poultry feed in an outdoor pen

Feed additives & coccidiostats

Efficacy, tolerance and digestibility studies with the practical detail regulators and technical teams expect – delivered with robust data capture and clear reporting.

Biologicals

Vaccine safety and efficacy work across key farmed species, with sourcing and study design aligned to regulatory expectations and welfare best practice.

Veterinary medicine being drawn from a vial into a syringe beside a cattle handling race in a barn

Pharmaceuticals

Target-animal safety, pharmacokinetic and efficacy studies delivered under GLP/GCPv disciplines, with appropriate design, strong oversight and clear documentation.

Researcher adjusting a microscope over a rack of sample tubes during residue testing

Residues (veterinary medicines & plant protection products - PPP)

In-life GLP residue and metabolism capability supporting food safety, with experienced oversight and collaboration with leading analytical labs.

Parasitology

We have specialist and enviable endo- and ecto-parasite expertise. We can source naïve animals or animals with specific infestations from our network of farmer collaborators.

Field studies

A trusted network of collaborating farms and veterinary partners enables well-run, well-monitored commercial studies – without unnecessary complexity.

Talk with us about your study requirements

We’ll help you sense-check feasibility, timelines and the most appropriate study route, all with confidence and clarity.

If you’re thinking about a study, or planning is underway and want a team that is responsive, thorough and easy to work with, get in touch.

Get in touch

Contact our team

If you’re planning a study and want a CRO partner who’s practical, responsive and disciplined, get in contact with our team.

Tell us the species, product type, and what you need to demonstrate, and we’ll come back with a sensible route forward and initial proposal to discuss.

A short call is often enough to confirm feasibility, timelines and the right delivery approach (facility, field, or a blend). We work confidentially and we’ll be candid early on about what’s achievable and what will de-risk your programme.

Get in touch with one of our team today:

+44 (0) 7766 602424 info@draytonah.co.uk