BVDV Real-time PCR Kit
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About Bovine Viral Diarrhoea Virus (BVDV)
- What it is: a pestivirus causing reproductive loss, immunosuppression, respiratory disease, and persistent infection (PI) in cattle.
- Why PI matters: PI calves shed virus for life; identifying and removing them is the core of herd eradication.
- SA position: commercial dairy and beef eradication programmes rely on ear-notch PCR + antibody screening.
- Typical samples: ear-notch tissue (PCR), serum (antibody), bulk-tank milk (herd screening).
- Who cares in SA: dairy producers, stud breeders, feedlots.
The Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus RT-PCR Kit is to detect Bovine viral diarrhea virus, which is rapid, accurate and easy-to-operate. Sensitivity 100%, Specificity 100%.
Basic information of Bovine Viral Diarrhea
Bovine viral diarrhea, bovine viral diarrhoea or mucosal disease, and previously referred to as bovine virus diarrhea, is an economically significant disease of cattle that is found in the majority of countries throughout the world. Worldwide reviews of the economically assessed production losses and intervention programs eradication programs, vaccination strategies and biosecurity measures) incurred by BVD infection have been published. The causative agent, bovine viral diarrhea virus, is a member of the genus Pestivirus of the family Flaviviridae.
BVD infection results in a wide variety of clinical signs, due to its immunosuppressive effects, as well as having a direct effect on respiratory disease and fertility. In addition, BVD infection of a susceptible dam during a certain period of gestation can result in the production of a persistently infected fetus.
Key facts of the Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus RT-PCR Kit
- Ready to use kits for the vet clinic.
- No extraction required.
- Result in 30min.
Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus RT-PCR Kit Components
| Item # | Item | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | PCR reaction solution | 700ul |
| 2 | Enzyme mixture | 50ul |
| 3 | Negative control | 100ul |
| 4 | Positive control | 100ul |
Transmission of BVDV occurs both horizontally and vertically with both persistently and transiently infected animals excreting infectious virus. Virus is transmitted via direct contact, bodily secretions and contaminated fomites, with the virus being able to persist in the environment for more than two weeks. Persistently infected animals are the most important source of the virus, continuously excreting a viral load one thousand times that shed by acutely infected animals.
Extended reading
- Wikipedia, Bovine viral diarrhea