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Validation and Performance of the FMDV cELISA
A highly sensitive and specific commercial cELISA for the diagnosis of Foot and Mouth Disease

Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
May 31, 20172 min read


Reasons to Avoid the CF Test for Detecting Antibodies in Cattle, Sheep, Goat and Horse Sera
The complement fixation (CF) test is sometimes used for detection of antibody to infectious agents in domestic animals.
Travis C. McGuire, DVM, PhD
Apr 1, 20053 min read


The 2000 Bluetongue Outbreak in Italy
The aim of this experimental trial was to study viraemia and immune response in local breeds of sheep and goat...
Savini G., Monaco F., Calzetta G., Antonucci D., Casaccia C., Titarelli M., De Santis P., Conte A., Lelli R.
Jul 31, 20012 min read


Lab Tip: BVDV Detection
Bovine Virus Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) is not as easily detected by FA in chronic cell culture infections as it is in acute infections
John W. Black
Apr 1, 19961 min read


Exfoliation Technique for Detection of Non-Cytopathic BVD in Cell Cultures
Culture cells to confluency in a 25cm2 flask. Pour off medium; add back 10 ml of serum-free media.
John W. Black
Apr 1, 19951 min read


Background Problems with IFA
Cure for Background with IFA for Dog and Cat Viruses and Other Agents. Because of the presence of bovine origin products in vaccines
VMRD
Apr 1, 19951 min read
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