Bovine viral diarrhea rapid test

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Product overview
The SaberVet Bovine Viral Diarrhea Antibody Rapid Test uses specific antibody–antigen reactions and immunochromatographic lateral flow technology to detect antibodies to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) in serum and plasma from cattle.

Key features

• Rapid lateral flow assay: results in approximately 5–10 minutes
• Designed for serum and plasma samples from cattle
• Simple procedure suitable for field and clinic use
• Reported clinical performance: sensitivity ~99%, specificity ~98.8%

Clinical indications and symptoms

• Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV) causes bovine viral diarrhea and mucocutaneous disease and is widespread in cattle herds.
• Acute infection: fever, watery diarrhea (sometimes hemorrhagic), respiratory signs (cough, nasal discharge, dyspnea) and immunosuppression.
• Chronic infection: reduced growth, reproductive disorders (abortion, stillbirth, infertility, fetal malformations), and potential hemorrhagic manifestations.
• Mucocutaneous disease (MD): rapid onset with severe oral, esophageal and intestinal ulcers, dehydration and high morbidity/mortality.

Transmission pathways

• Direct contact: saliva, nasal secretions, feces and urine from infected cattle.
• Indirect transmission via contaminated feed, water, equipment and vehicles.
• Vertical transmission: infected cows may transmit virus to the fetus across the placenta.
• Semen transmission: infected bulls can transmit virus through semen.

Clinical diagnosis and laboratory tests

• Preliminary diagnosis based on clinical signs and herd history.
• Virus isolation from blood, nasal swabs, feces or fetal tissues for confirmatory testing.
• PCR: detection of viral RNA by polymerase chain reaction.
• Serologic tests: ELISA and rapid antibody tests to detect BVDV antibodies in serum or plasma.
• Immunohistochemistry to detect viral antigen in tissue samples.

Prevention, management and treatment

• Vaccination programs (inactivated and live vaccines) form part of herd control strategies.
• Quarantine and isolation of new or suspect animals before herd introduction.
• Biosecurity: maintain hygiene, disinfect housing and equipment, and avoid cross-contamination.
• Herd management: regular monitoring and screening, reproductive management to reduce vertical transmission, and nutritional strategies to support immunity.
• Treatment is supportive and symptomatic: fluid/electrolyte therapy and management of secondary infections; isolate infected animals to limit spread.

Performance, storage & usage

• Reported clinical sensitivity: ~99%; reported clinical specificity: ~98.8% (trial data).
• Time to result: approximately 5–10 minutes.
• Sample type: serum and plasma (bovine).
• Shelf life: 24 months when stored at 2–30°C.
• Storage conditions: store at 2–30°C; suitable for room-temperature field use.

Quality standards & manufacturing

• Manufactured in facilities certified to CE, ISO 13485 and GMP standards.
• Quality management under ISO 9001 with batch consistency testing and full traceability.
• Quality controls performed at each production stage to ensure product integrity.

Caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Commercial name: SaberVet Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus Antibody Rapid Test
• Brand: SaberVet
• Test principle: antibody–antigen immunochromatographic (lateral flow) assay
• Analyte detected: antibodies to Bovine Viral Diarrhea Virus (BVDV)
• Intended species: bovine (cattle)
• Sample types: serum and plasma
• Result time: 5–10 minutes
• Reported clinical sensitivity: ~99%
• Reported clinical specificity: ~98.8%
• Shelf life: 24 months
• Storage: 2–30°C (room temperature field use)
• Certifications: CE, ISO 13485, GMP; manufactured under ISO 9001 management system
• Use case: rapid herd-level monitoring and clinical support for BVDV antibody detection