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metaBIX Biotech

metaBIX Biotech is an AI-driven biosurveillance platform designed to predict and prevent disease outbreaks in animal production systems. By combining environmental sampling, molecular diagnostics and advanced data analytics, metaBIX detects pathogen presence and risk before clinical signs appear, enabling proactive and data-driven decision-making. Our core solution integrates hardware for air sampling with a SaaS platform that analyzes pathogen dynamics, identifies trends and generates early warnings and actionable insights for producers, veterinarians and food companies. This approach shifts disease management from reactive treatment to preventive intelligence.
 
The social value of metaBIX lies in its contribution to global food safety, animal welfare and sustainability. Infectious diseases in livestock lead to significant economic losses, overuse of antibiotics and risks to human health through zoonotic transmission. By enabling early detection and better control strategies, metaBIX helps reduce unnecessary antibiotic use, improve biosecurity and increase production efficiency. Additionally, our platform supports more resilient food systems by reducing losses and improving predictability in protein production, which is critical for feeding a growing global population. In emerging markets, where disease impact is often higher, our technology can significantly enhance sanitary standards and competitiveness. Ultimately, metaBIX aims to build a global data network on pathogen behavior, contributing to a more transparent, efficient and healthier food production ecosystem.
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