Rapid infectious disease test SaberVet

veterinaryfor swinevirus

The Sabervet Classical Swine Fever Virus Antibody Rapid Test is a lateral flow immunoassay intended for the qualitative detection of specific antibody from Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV) in porcine serum, plasma. Description Classical Swine Fever (CSF), also known as Hog Cholera, is a highly contagious viral disease caused by Classical Swine Fever Virus (CSFV). The disease is a major threat to the pig industry. Clinical symptoms Clinical symptoms of classical swine fever can be categorised into acute, sub-acute and chronic forms. Acute swine fever High fever: body temperature rises sharply, often to 41°C or more. Loss of appetite: pigs do not eat or eat less. Skin erythema: red or purple spots on the ears, abdomen and inner limbs. Haemorrhagic symptoms: congestion of the conjunctiva of the eyes, haemorrhagic spots in the nose, mouth and ear roots. Neurological symptoms: dyskinesia, hind limb paralysis, tremor and ataxia. Dyspnoea: coughing, shortness of breath and salivation. Subacute swine fever Fever: elevated body temperature, but not as pronounced as in the acute phase. Chronic symptoms: persistent diarrhoea, weight loss, stunted growth and coarse hair. Mortality rate is low: however, growth of sick pigs is slow and economic losses are severe. Chronic swine fever Prolonged fever: intermittent low-grade fever. Wasting: weight loss and growth retardation in pigs. Haemorrhagic tendency: bleeding from subcutaneous and internal organs. Immunosuppression: easy to complicate other diseases. Transmission pathways Direct contact Pig to pig: spread through direct contact with body fluids (e.g. saliva, snot, urine, faeces, etc.) of infected pigs.