Your Partner in Animal Disease Prevention
The Institute for Disease Control Africa (DCA)At DCA, we specialize in the control and prevention of animal diseases using advanced diagnostics and innovative solutions.
Our Services

Disease Identification
We optimize the immune response of livestock through specialized immune activators, reducing the impact of disease outbreaks.

Immunological Solutions
Using cutting-edge molecular, virology, bacteriology, mycoplasma and immunology labs, we provide precise identification of pathogens to inform effective interventions.

Vaccine Compounding
We formulate custom vaccines based on local pathogen profiles, offering autogenous and toxoid vaccines to combat disease effectively.

Monitoring and Follow-Up
Continuous surveillance and diagnostics to ensure long-term animal health and herd safety.
What Drives Us
Our Mission
DCA delivers specialized, evidence-based veterinary solutions, ensuring effective disease prevention and herd health management. DCA values and welcomes a personal relationship with the farmer.
About Us
The Institute for Disease Control Africa (DCA) provides comprehensive veterinary services for the agricultural and equine sectors. Our emphasis is on biological disease control using internationally recognized methodologies.
We collaborate with leading research organizations, ensuring our diagnostic tools and vaccines are aligned with global standards.
Our accredited laboratories, including the GLP-compliant La-Bio Research division, deliver advanced diagnostics, vaccine development, and preclinical testing for new medicines.
DCA is an industry leader in animal disease prevention, offering state-of-the-art diagnostic services, immunological solutions, and custom vaccine formulations. We are committed to supporting veterinarians and farmers in maintaining herd health.
Specialized Disease Prevention
At DCA, we offer a variety of specialized services to prevent and manage livestock diseases, including bacteriology, virology, and proteomics analysis. Our molecular and microbiology laboratories are equipped to handle complex diagnostic tasks, providing timely and accurate results.

Molecular Techniques
Utilizing PCR and sequencing methods, we identify pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and mycoplasmas, reducing false negatives by adapting to local isolates.

Microbiology
Our microbiological lab adheres to international GLP standards, providing key insights into bacterial and viral pathogens for accurate treatment and prevention strategies.

Immunology
Through ELISA and FAT testing, we assess herd immunity and vaccination effectiveness, assisting veterinarians in tailoring disease prevention plans.

We specialize in the following Livestock
Sheep vaccines, cattle vaccines, goats vaccines, horses vaccines, chicken vaccines

CONTACT US
Send a Message
Phone & Email
012 333 0399
admin@dc-africa.co.za

Address
33 Eland Street
Koedoespoort Industrial
Pretoria

Accreditations
SANAS Accredited
GLP Compliant Facility
