AVS Bio
AVS Bio is a global leader in high-quality SPF products and services, specializing in bioprocessing materials, laboratory products, and diagnostic services that support biologic development and manufacturing. With over 60 years of experience, they are committed to quality, biosecurity, and scientific innovation, serving both human and animal health markets. Originally a subsidiary of Charles River Laboratories, AVS Bio is now an independent company dedicated to advancing biologics and vaccine production.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Products
SPF chicken eggs (research and premium grades)
Specific pathogen free chicken eggs available in research-grade (tested for a panel of agents) and premium-grade QC variants, shipped with technical guidance and QC sheets.
Primary avian embryo cell vials
Vials of primary avian embryo cells (fibroblasts, kidney, liver, dermal) in size-specified presentations, including CAV-negative and GS antigen-free options.
Tissue culture media (BME formulations)
Basal Medium Eagle formulations supplied with irradiated fetal/newborn calf serum in defined percentages; sold in 1L quantities with custom options.
IgY antibody preparations
Extracted and concentrated chicken egg yolk immunoglobulin Y provided from standard or customized immunization campaigns, available frozen and shipped on dry ice.
Virus preparations and allantoic fluids
Allantoic fluid and purified virus preparations for influenza, Sendai and other avian/human viruses produced in embryonated eggs, available in crude, concentrated, fractionated or purified forms.
Avian antigens and antisera (liquid and lyophilized)
Catalog of antigen reagents and monospecific polyclonal antisera for common poultry pathogens provided in various aliquot sizes and formats, tested for potency and specificity.
SPF chicken eggs (research and premium grades)
Specific pathogen free chicken eggs available in research-grade (tested for a panel of agents) and premium-grade QC variants, shipped with technical guidance and QC sheets.
Primary avian embryo cell vials
Vials of primary avian embryo cells (fibroblasts, kidney, liver, dermal) in size-specified presentations, including CAV-negative and GS antigen-free options.
Tissue culture media (BME formulations)
Basal Medium Eagle formulations supplied with irradiated fetal/newborn calf serum in defined percentages; sold in 1L quantities with custom options.
IgY antibody preparations
Extracted and concentrated chicken egg yolk immunoglobulin Y provided from standard or customized immunization campaigns, available frozen and shipped on dry ice.
Virus preparations and allantoic fluids
Allantoic fluid and purified virus preparations for influenza, Sendai and other avian/human viruses produced in embryonated eggs, available in crude, concentrated, fractionated or purified forms.
Avian antigens and antisera (liquid and lyophilized)
Catalog of antigen reagents and monospecific polyclonal antisera for common poultry pathogens provided in various aliquot sizes and formats, tested for potency and specificity.
Services
SPF egg supply
Sale and shipment of specific pathogen free avian eggs with QC sheets certifying SPF status and compliance to relevant guidelines.
Primary avian embryo cell products
Supply of primary avian embryo cell types (CEF, CEKC, CELC, CED) in defined vial sizes, including CAV-negative and GS antigen-free quality groups and custom preparations.
Tissue culture media and custom media
Provision of basal media formulations with irradiated fetal/newborn calf serum sourced from negligible-BSE-risk countries and custom media on request.
IgY antibody production (custom and standard)
Custom and standard IgY production using SPF hens with ELISA/Western blot monitoring, scheduled boosts, egg collection, yolk processing, extraction and concentration, and cold-shipped product.
Virus preparation and bulk production
Propagation and processing of human and avian viruses in embryonated eggs with supply options including allantoic fluid, concentrated, fractionated or purified virus preparations and expansion of isolated viruses.
Avian antigen and antisera reagents
Manufacture and sale of avian antigen preparations and monospecific polyclonal antisera in liquid or lyophilized formats for common poultry pathogens, with potency and specificity testing.
SPF egg supply
Sale and shipment of specific pathogen free avian eggs with QC sheets certifying SPF status and compliance to relevant guidelines.
Primary avian embryo cell products
Supply of primary avian embryo cell types (CEF, CEKC, CELC, CED) in defined vial sizes, including CAV-negative and GS antigen-free quality groups and custom preparations.
Tissue culture media and custom media
Provision of basal media formulations with irradiated fetal/newborn calf serum sourced from negligible-BSE-risk countries and custom media on request.
IgY antibody production (custom and standard)
Custom and standard IgY production using SPF hens with ELISA/Western blot monitoring, scheduled boosts, egg collection, yolk processing, extraction and concentration, and cold-shipped product.
Virus preparation and bulk production
Propagation and processing of human and avian viruses in embryonated eggs with supply options including allantoic fluid, concentrated, fractionated or purified virus preparations and expansion of isolated viruses.
Avian antigen and antisera reagents
Manufacture and sale of avian antigen preparations and monospecific polyclonal antisera in liquid or lyophilized formats for common poultry pathogens, with potency and specificity testing.
Expertise Areas
- SPF egg production and supply
- Primary avian cell culture
- IgY antibody production
- Virus propagation and purification in eggs
Key Technologies
- Egg-based virus propagation
- Primary embryonic cell culture
- IgY extraction from egg yolk (water-dilution and pH-based)
- Multiplexed fluorometric immunoassay