Biostone bovine and sheep bluetongue antibody kit from the United States

Technical Consultation Mr. Yang Mobile/WeChat

Biostone bovine and sheep bluetongue antibody kit from the United StatesBaishiyuan Animal Health Care

The bluetongue disease blocking competitive cELISA kit developed by Biostone Corporation in the United States can be used to detect bluetongue disease BTV antibodies in the serum of ruminant animals such as cattle and sheep. The monoclonal antibody developed for VP7 protein does not cross react with EHDV.

It can be used for inspection and quarantine of imported cattle, sheep, and alpacas by customs.

Bluetongue disease is a serious infectious disease in ruminants caused by the bluetongue virus. Characterized by ulcerative inflammatory changes in the oral, nasal, and gastrointestinal mucosa. Mainly affecting sheep. OIE classified it as a Class A disease.

Biostone bovine and sheep bluetongue antibody kit from the United States

Due to the significant impact of bluetongue disease on international trade in animals (including animal products) and the virus safety of animal derived biological products for human use, international organizations and governments have listed it as a key focus of animal disease monitoring and prevention.

Blue tongue disease in cattle and sheep is caused by a virus, with symptoms such as high fever, mucosal edema, ulcers, and erosion. It is mainly transmitted through blood sucking insects. The average mortality rate of ruminant animals infected with blue tongue disease is 30%, with sheep having a mortality rate as high as 80%. At present, bluetongue disease has been listed as one of the 15 A-class animal epidemics by the International Society of Epidemiology, but no effective treatment has been found yet. Belgian veterinarians believe that bluetongue disease is mainly transmitted by mosquitoes with a body length of 3-4 millimeters. Based on the activity characteristics of these mosquitoes, they recommend that farmers spray insecticides on the backs of cattle and sheep in addition to the pest control measures taken on farms, and raise livestock indoors from one hour before sunset to one hour after sunrise.