Hypoadrenocorticism also known as Addison’s disease, the clinical signs may appear as vague signs of illness that come and go. However, if a dog’s hormone levels become critically low, Addison’s disease can become an acute and life-threatening condition. The adrenal...
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Avian influenza outbreaks rock Australian egg farms
Recent outbreaks of avian influenza in Australia have sent shockwaves through the country’s egg farming industry, raising concerns over both the economic impact and food supply stability. The outbreaks have necessitated the culling of millions of chickens, leaving...
Brazil suspends poultry exports due to Newcastle Disease outbreak
Brazil has announced a voluntary suspension of chicken meat, egg, and poultry product exports following the confirmation of a Newcastle Disease outbreak at a farm in the city of Anta Gorda, Rio Grande do Sul. This self-embargo may impact up to 60,000 tonnes monthly on...
Borreliosis Elisa Test
Dear Customers, Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to introduce our new serological test for the detection of borreliosis, the ID Screen® Borreliosis Double Antigen Multi-species (cat. BORREDA). This ELISA test allows for the detection of antibodies directed against...
New RT-PCR test to detect and differentiate Bluetongue (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHDV)
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce the launch of our new RT-PCR test allowing to detect and differentiate Bluetongue (BTV) and Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease (EHDV) in a single well: ID Gene™ BTV & EHDV Advantage Triplex (ref. IDBTEHDADV). This...
Aujeszky’s Disease (Pseudorabies)
Occurrence: Formerly present in many countries, it has been eradicated from some and is Notifiable in many.Age affected: All agesCauses: Aujeszky’s Disease virusEffects: Respiratory signs, abortion, stillbirths, mummies, pre-weaning deaths with nervous signs. In pigs...
Review of scientific publications of the ID Screen® FMD NSP Competition ELISA
Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that the review of scientific publications of the ID Screen® FMD NSP Competition ELISA (product code: FMDNSPC) has been updated. 24 new studies were added, showing: The widespread use of the ID Screen® kit in...
Natural Antiseptics for Dog Wounds – Whole Dog Journal
Natural ingredients such as aloe, honey, and vinegar can be useful for treating your dog’s minor wounds at home. While serious injuries require medical attention, many common problems can be treated on the trail or at home with simple, inexpensive, do-it-yourself...
Avian metapneumovirus spreads in North America
Following the first detection of avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subtype B in 2 Ontario turkey flocks in early May, the disease continues to spread in that province, a current hotspot of outbreaks within North America. The Feather Board Command Centre (FBCC) of Ontario,...