HORIBA, a global leader in analytical and measurement technology, has announced the launch of Yumivet, its new veterinary diagnostics brand, alongside the introduction of a dedicated solution, the Yumivet VH2500 hematology analyzer. Designed to support the evolving needs of veterinary professionals, Yumivet combines fast, reliable diagnostics with intuitive workflows to enhance clinical decision-making across many animal species.
Yumivet’s launch marks a strategic expansion into the veterinary sector of HORIBA’s long-standing expertise in advanced analytical measurement and laboratory diagnostics, from point-of-care testing to high-throughput environments. With over 40 years of recognized experience in In Vitro Diagnostics, HORIBA brings reference-level analytical performance into veterinary settings, helping veterinarians deliver accurate diagnoses quickly and confidently. HORIBA has been working closely with the veterinary industry for several years, and this launch represents a sharper focus on the animal health market, building on the knowledge and expertise gained through its global extensive experience.
Veterinary practices today face increasing pressure to provide accurate, rapid results while managing growing workloads and diverse patient needs.
Yumivet has been developed in direct response to these challenges, offering advanced and proven analytical technology that is simple to operate, consistently reliable, and readily adaptable across species.
At the heart of the new brand, the Yumivet VH2500 delivers high-performance hematology analysis with optimized multispecies capabilities. Supporting multiple animal species across veterinary care, including cats, dogs, horses, and more, the analyzer provides detailed and consistent clinical insight through an extensive set of 57 parameters, including Complete Blood Count (CBC) with a 9-part differential, reticulocyte analysis, and dual platelet measurement methods.
Designed with workflow efficiency in mind, the Yumivet VH2500 enables open tube or continuous sample loading and delivers results in approximately 30 seconds per test,supporting teams working in high-volume settings and rapid clinical decision-making in busy environments. Its intuitive touchscreen interface, simplified reagent system, and automated quality control features minimize training requirements and reduce operational complexity for users. Pre-configured species profiles, including advanced cell differentiation and reticulocyte counts, along with automatic selection or easy switching between species, further simplify operation.
The system also offers complete flexibility to adapt to a wide range of clinical and laboratory environments. With multiple customizable specialist species profiles, scalable and versatile configurations, and compatibility with automated solutions such as a slide maker and stainer (Yumivet SPS), a track system (Yumizen T6000) and middleware (Yumizen P8000), the Yumivet VH2500 is designed to grow alongside veterinary practices and laboratory networks.
Offering seamless connection to laboratory and practice management systems (LIS/PMS), it enables laboratories to achieve a high automatic validation rate through an expert rules engine and patient record integration across multiple sites as required.
“Veterinary professionals are working in increasingly demanding environments, where speed, accuracy, ease-of-use and reliability in diagnostics are essential to ensure the best possible animal care,” said Pascal Berthet, International Product Manager, HORIBA. “With Yumivet, we are bringing together decades of expertise in clinical diagnostics with a deep understanding of veterinary workflows across all settings. The Yumivet VH2500 has been carefully developed to deliver dependable, high-quality results that veterinary teams can completely trust and rely on for their clinical decisions, while making their daily operations simpler and more efficient.”
Built on a hybrid analytical platform combining electrical impedance, fluorescence, flow cytometry and spectrophotometry, the Yumivet VH2500 ensures robust and reliable performance across a wide range of sample types, including challenging or low-volume samples. This technical reliability is reinforced by HORIBA’s extensive customer support network, providing ready access to responsive technical support whenever required.
The launch of Yumivet represents the first step in HORIBA’s broader vision to build a comprehensive veterinary diagnostics portfolio. Additional instruments and solutions are planned under the Yumivet brand, further reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting veterinary professionals with dependable, connected, high-performance diagnostic technologies.
Product availability may vary by country. Additional information is available from local HORIBA representatives or authorized distributors.
