January 2018
New Tests
Bovine Abortion Tissue PCR Panel
KSVDL is now offering a panel that includes testing for five Leptospira serovars (L. canicola, L. grippotyphosa, L. hardjo, L. icterohaemorrhagiae, L. pomona), IBR, BVD type 1 and 2, and Neospora caninum in fetal tissue.
Specimens to submit: 1 gm fresh tissues that include
liver
kidney
skeletal muscle
spleen
lung
placenta
Bovine Abortion Serology Panel
This serology panel includes testing for Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis (IBR), Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD 1 and 2), Lepto (includes all five serovars), Neospora caninum, Brucella abortus
Specimens: 2-3 ml serum (red top) or preservative tube
Bovine Neonatal Enteric Diarrhea PCR Panels
- For all three panels either 5 gms of feces of 1 gm fresh intestine can be submitted in a sterile container.
- This PCR is competed Monday through Friday and expected Turnaround Time is 1-2 days.
- The results are reported out as Positive, Negative, Suspect, with Ct values.
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Bovine Neonatal Enteric Diarrhea PCR Full Panel
Viral pathogens: Bacterial & Protozoal pathogens
Coronavirus E. coli K99
Rotavirus (group A) Salmonella sp.
Cryptosporidia sp. -
Bovine Neonatal Enteric Diarrhea PCR Viral Panel
Coronavirus
Rotavirus (group A) -
Bovine Neonatal Enteric Diarrhea PCR Bacterial: Protozoal Panel
This PCR detects:
Bacterial and Protozoal pathogens:
E. coli K99
Salmonella sp.
Cryptosporidia sp.
For more information contact KSVDL Client Care at 866-512-5650 or clientcare@vet.k-state.edu.