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Firmly rooted in science,
Livetec formed in 2010 to improve the future of farming.

Livetec is the leading provider of livestock protection – the go-to partner for all biosecurity issues across the industry.

Our experience in farming, high animal welfare, research and development, legislation and policy enables us to provide comprehensive support services for our clients. We are specialists in applying scientific research to day-to-day practises in these areas, working with all parts of the livestock community to protect the welfare of both animals and farmers.

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About Livetec

Founded in 2010 by agricultural engineer Julian Sparrey and Gordon Samet, Livetec was established to help livestock producers respond effectively to disease outbreaks and strengthen biosecurity across the sector. Over the past 15 years, the company has supported farmers, integrators and industry partners through some of the most significant disease challenges facing UK agriculture, delivering practical expertise in emergency response, contingency planning and on-farm biosecurity. Today, Livetec combines this operational experience with innovative digital tools, including the Livestock Protect platform, helping producers move from reactive crisis management to proactive disease prevention and preparedness. Trusted by thousands of farmers and organisations, Livetec continues to work across pig, poultry and wider livestock sectors to safeguard animal health, protect food production and strengthen resilience against emerging disease threats.

Nov 2010 - Incorporation of Livetec Systems

Mar 2012 - Sign the first depopulation standby contract with PD Hook

Jul 2012 - The NFDS system is used for the first time

Mar 2014 - Smart Oxygen Meter is developed for compliance to WATOK (previously WASK)

Jan 2015 - LTS sign 5 years standby contract with BPC for NGU and NFDS

Aug 2016 - First automated micro-CGU developed and sold

Oct 2017 - Livetec's first Contigency Plan

Jul 2019 - Livetec Nex launched to the market

May 2020 - Nex named as "New Product of the Year" by Poultry Business Magazine

Nov 2020 - Celebrated our 10-year anniversary

Jan 2021 - Launched our CO2 Whole-House Gassing System

Oct 2021 - "Silver Contractor Innovator of the Year" from British Farming Awards

Dec 2021 - Launched new BFREPA Biosecurity Advice & Support Service

Sep 2022 - Launched a SaaS biosecurity management software

Dec 2022 - Livetec launches Biosecurity Advisory Service

Jun 2023 - Livetec launches Biosecurity Advisory Service

Jul 2023 - Livetec wins Trade Supplier of the Year

May 2024 - Launch of LTeC Academy & Operations app

Jun 2024 - Launch of Livestock Protect to Enterprise

Apr 2025 - Launch of Livestock Protect to Public

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Our mission

Our mission is to build, develop, and maintain exceptional working relationships with the UK’s leading agricultural organisations to transform the existing farming sector and create a more resilient industry.

We ensure that farmers aren’t just building their processes around the need to implement emergency reactive measures, but are actively working to boost resilience and minimise risk.

We believe that the key to transforming the farming sector is through bringing best practise behaviours and proactive approaches to the forefront of day-to-day operations.

Meet the Livetec Board

Group Managing Director

Gordon Samet

Gordon co-founded Livetec with Julian Sparrey, combining his expertise in commercial strategy, governance, and risk management to establish and build Livetec into a leading company for disease management and biosecurity solutions.

Gordon Samet
Group Technical Director

Julian Sparrey

Julian co-founded Livetec in 2010 and leads the company’s technical development across biosecurity, disease control and livestock risk management. With a background in engineering and innovation, he continues to drive the development of practical solutions that help producers strengthen preparedness and protect animal welfare.

Julian Sparrey
Director and General Manager

Neal Samet

Neal has been with Livetec since 2016 and plays a central role in overseeing the company’s operations, contingency planning and product development. With a background in operations management, he helps ensure Livetec delivers practical, high-quality support across biosecurity, disease control and animal welfare. Neal has also been instrumental in the development of tools such as NEX and the Livestock Protect platform.

Neal Samet
Key Accounts Director

Rob Willetts

Rob joined Livetec in 2024, bringing more than 30 years of practical poultry industry experience. As Key Accounts Director, he manages major client relationships and provides commercial and operational support across the business. With a strong background in poultry production and farm management, Rob helps customers identify practical solutions that improve biosecurity, welfare and long-term performance.

Rob Willets
Chief Legal Officer

Carol Newman

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Simon Willmott

Simon joined Livetec in 2025 as a Business Analyst, where he plays a key role in bridging the gap between developers, product owners, and customers. He brings a diverse background spanning both software development and business analysis, with experience across multiple industries including accountancy, gaming, industrial control systems, and manufacturing.

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The 4Ps of Biosecurity

At Livetec, we help livestock businesses manage disease risk through our 4Ps of Biosecurity framework: Planning, Prediction, Prevention and Preparedness. This approach provides a practical structure for strengthening everyday biosecurity while ensuring teams are ready to respond when risks emerge.

Watch the video to see how the 4Ps framework helps producers protect their livestock, operations and supply chains.

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Trusted Across the Livestock Industry

Livetec works with producers, integrators and supply chain partners across the livestock sector. From independent farms to large multi-site operations, our team supports businesses in strengthening biosecurity, improving preparedness and managing disease risk with confidence.

Our solutions are trusted by organisations across poultry, pig and wider livestock production, helping teams protect animal health, safeguard operations and maintain high industry standards.

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James Baxter

Egg Producer & BFREPA Chair

James Baxter

Livetec can help people – with their Contingency Plan, it's like a roadmap to success with AI

Josh Watson

Egg Producer

Josh Watson

Getting Livetec on board is very good value for money. They could save you millions of pounds on your poultry unit, so the costs would pale into insignificance. We all need to look at the big picture, and that's what Livetec can help us do.

Catherine Armstrong

Poultry Farmer

Catherine Armstrong

The Livetec team knows what they're talking about – they deal with this on a daily basis – and for us, it's money well spent to gain their experience.

James Baxter

Chairman and Farmer, BFREPA

James Baxter

I would 100% recommend Livetec as your partner in the event of an AI outbreak.

Richard Griffiths

CEO, British Poultry Council

Richard Griffiths

Our partnership with Livetec reflects our commitment to taking a proactive approach to risk, rather than simply responding to it.