Westgate Labs

Westgate Labs is an award-winning, family-run business based in rural Northumberland that has pioneered targeted parasite control since 1999. They revolutionized equine health care by launching the UK's first postal worm count service, transforming how horse owners manage animal wellness. Their initial advertisement in Horse & Hound sparked a industry shift away from routine, blanket chemical dosing and toward evidence-based testing. This proactive approach helps combat the growing global threat of parasite drug resistance.

The laboratory provides highly reliable diagnostic services using advanced techniques like the modified McMaster method with a centrifuge. Beyond standard faecal egg counts, they offer specialized testing including EquiSal tapeworm saliva tests, pinworm adhesive tests, and lungworm screens. Their team includes fully qualified SQPs (Suitably Qualified Persons) who ensure that clients receive expert, vet-approved guidance and clear results interpretation.

Environmental sustainability sits at the core of Westgate Labs' daily business operations and long-term vision. They use compostable retail packaging that can be safely disposed of directly into a farm's muckheap. Furthermore, the family manages a dedicated 130-acre local nature reserve on their property that is actively nourished by well-rotted organic matter from the farm.