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What is RT-QuIC? — INFOGRAPHIC
What is RT-QuIC? Take a look at this infographic to find out.
Stilts Adams
Nov 21, 20230 min read
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SAA Fun Facts!
You asked, we answered. Fun facts about VMRD SAA!
Stilts Adams
Apr 1, 20230 min read
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VMRD Customer Catch-Up – Waller Equine
In this continuing feature, we catch up with Dr. Christopher Boutros from Waller Equine Hospital in Waller, TX.
Stilts Adams
Aug 1, 20212 min read
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Guide to Getting the Most Out of SAA
Serum amyloid A (SAA) testing is a valuable tool for equine practitioners, whether they work in ambulatory practice or a referral hospital.
Stilts Adams
May 1, 20214 min read
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VMRD Customer Catch-Up
In this feature, we catch up with Dr. Kelly Torrisi, owner of Auburn Equine in Auburn, CA. Dr. Torrisi’s clinic employs 3 vets as well as 4
Stilts Adams
May 1, 20212 min read
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Improving Foal Care with Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Testing
Foals are highly vulnerable and delicate compared to adult horses, making timely identification of disease particularly important for early
Stilts Adams
Feb 1, 20214 min read
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Serum Amyloid A (SAA) in Broodmares and Pregnancy
With normal conception and pregnancy, SAA level in broodmares is comparable to that in other healthy horses.
Stilts Adams
Feb 1, 20213 min read
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What Can SAA Tell Us About Colic?
Colic can be one of the most rewarding and the most frustrating problems in equine medicine.
Stilts Adams
Nov 1, 20204 min read
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Serum Amyloid A: How to Run the VMRD Test and About SAA Use in Practice
Watch and learn how to run VMRD's point-of-care lateral flow test for equine serum amyloid A (SAA) for horse-side results!
Stilts Adams
Oct 1, 20201 min read
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Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Screening for General Health and Biosecurity
Routine equine health exams and biosecurity strategies utilize screening methods to detect underlying performance-limiting issues and potent

Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Sep 1, 20204 min read
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Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Testing to Differentiate and Monitor Synovial Sepsis
Early and accurate detection of septic arthritis/synovitis is critical to minimize damage to cartilage and other structures that can ultimat

Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Jul 1, 20203 min read
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Independent External Validation of the VMRD Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Test
To build on the internal validation performed by VMRD, our Serum Amyloid A (SAA) test was independently evaluated by at UC Davis.

Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Jul 1, 20202 min read
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Unexpected Results and Confounding Factors in Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Testing
To avoid unexpected SAA results it is critical to understand basic SAA biology and interpret results in light of other clinical data.

Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Mar 1, 20203 min read
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Using Serum Amyloid A (SAA) Testing to Monitor Patients
The dynamic nature of SAA makes it an ideal marker for monitoring progression or resolution of illness, including response to treatment.

Siddra Hines, DVM, PhD, DACVIM-LA
Mar 1, 20204 min read
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VMRD ELISA How To
Watch how to run an ELISA test by VMRD
Stilts Adams
Jul 1, 20190 min read
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VMRD FA How To
Watch how to run an FA test using VMRD reagents.
Stilts Adams
Jul 1, 20190 min read
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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
Jun 1, 20172 min read
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Technical Services Inquiries
Question: Why is the IFA positive using VMRD E. canis substrate slides while with the same sample I get a negative reaction with an E. canis
Scott Adams, D.V.M., Ph.D
Apr 1, 20062 min read
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IFA Test for Canine Brucellosis VMRD
Brucella canis IFA substrate slides were used in parallel with the tube agglutination test (TAT) to test 488 canine samples submitted
VMRD
Nov 1, 19951 min read
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