From October 31 to November 2, 2025, Bioguard joined the 13th FASAVA Congress at EXCO in Daegu, Korea (R.O.K.), one of the key small animal veterinary events in the Asia-Pacific. Under the congress theme “One Vision, One Voice: Advancing Asia Pacific Veterinary Medicine” Bioguard showcased the miniAST Veterinary Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Analyzer as part of its commitment to smarter, evidence-based antimicrobial use in daily practice.
Bringing miniAST to FASAVA 2025
At the Bioguard booth, veterinarians from across Asia and beyond were introduced to miniAST, a compact, clinic-friendly analyzer designed to make antibiotic susceptibility testing both faster and more accessible. Building on campaigns that highlighted miniAST’s speed and practicality, Bioguard demonstrated how the system can deliver susceptibility results in as little as 6 hours, with up to 92% accurate compared to traditional disc diffusion, while fitting easily into typical small-animal clinics.
Expert Insights on miniAST
Mr. Kevin Ha (Vice President of PostBio Co., Ltd)
Mr. Kevin Ha shared that his first impression of miniAST was extremely positive, describing it as exactly the solution the market has been waiting for. He praised how the system dramatically shortens AST turnaround time, reducing the traditional 4–6 day workflow to just a few hours. He noted that this improvement makes miniAST highly practical and clinically impactful for veterinarians. Overall, he expressed strong optimism about its future adoption and usefulness in animal hospitals.
Dr. Kyu Wook Kim, Ph.D. (President of Solvet, Inc)
Dr. Kim expressed surprise and admiration when he first saw miniAST, highlighting its efficiency compared to conventional laboratory AST, which typically requires 5–6 days. He emphasized that miniAST provides reliable results in approximately 6 hours, offering a major improvement in diagnostic speed. He believes such in-clinic tools will greatly benefit veterinarians by simplifying workflows and enhancing treatment decision-making. Dr. Kim also noted that miniAST represents an essential advancement for modern veterinary practice.
Looking ahead to FASAVA 2026 in Taipei
As FASAVA 2025 came to a close in Daegu, excitement began building for FASAVA 2026 in Taipei, the next official host city and home of Bioguard.
In 2026, Bioguard looks forward to welcoming regional and international veterinary experts and industry professionals to our home city, where we will further demonstrate how miniAST integrates into a comprehensive diagnostic portfolio supporting antimicrobial stewardship in daily practice. We remain committed to providing practical, evidence-based tools that help veterinarians make informed decisions and enhance patient care.
Through its presence at FASAVA 2025, Bioguard underscored a clear message: antibiotic susceptibility testing is becoming more accessible than ever, and with innovations like miniAST, small-animal clinics can take a more proactive, data-driven approach to combating AMR.
We look forward to meeting veterinarians, partners, and industry professionals in Taipei for FASAVA 2026, where Bioguard will continue advancing the future of veterinary diagnostics in the Asia-Pacific region.
Future Commitment to Veterinary Experts
By showcasing miniAST at the 13th FASAVA Congress at EXCO in Daegu, we strengthen our mission to elevate veterinary diagnostics and support veterinarians around the world. Our focus remains on delivering innovative solutions that help professionals offer better care and manage antibiotic resistance effectively.
The miniAST Veterinary Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Analyzer, a tool designed to help combat antimicrobial resistance with game-changing features:
Feature & Benefit
Feature | Benefit |
Fast Results | Get results in just 6 hours, enabling swift and confident treatment. |
Automated Interpretations | Instantly deliver precise susceptibility profiles, supporting faster, more informed clinical decisions and optimizing patient care. |
Dual-Sample Testing | Double the efficiency with simultaneous analysis of two samples at once. |
High Accuracy | Achieve an impressive 92% accuracy rate compared to traditional disc diffusion tests. |
📌 Note for Veterinarians:
The miniAST Veterinary Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Analyzer is available exclusively to licensed veterinarians and veterinary hospitals.
📩 How to Order miniAST
To purchase miniAST or request a quotation, please contact our sales team or email our customer service:
📧 service@bioguardlabs.com
☎️ Please include your hospital name and contact number so our sales representative can follow up with you directly.