Veterinary assay kit SVANOVIR TGEV/PRCV-Ab

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Product Overview
The SVANOVIR TGEV/PRCV-Ab is a blocking ELISA designed for the detection and/or differentiation of antibodies to Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus (TGEV) and Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus (PRCV) in porcine serum samples. This assay is a valuable tool for outbreak investigations, eradication programs, and herd screenings prior to the movement of pigs.

Features and Benefits

• Unique: The first and only antibody ELISA that accurately differentiates between Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus and Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus.
• High specificity, the assay for confirming TGEV infection.
• Validated for application in domestic pigs and wild boars.
• Prescribed test method for international trade by OIE.

Regulatory and Usage Notes

• For up-to-date licensing information and product-specific disclaimers, see the respective handbook or user manual.
• Assays for veterinary use only.
• Regulatory requirements vary by country; product may not be available in your geographic area.
• PCR and ELISA kits availability/distribution: Outside the U.S. and Canada.

References

• Carman et al., 2002: Field validation of a commercial blocking ELISA to differentiate antibody to transmissible gastroenteritis virus (TGEV) and porcine respiratory coronavirus and to identify TGEV-infected swine herds. J Vet Diagn Invest 14:97-105.
• Hälli, O., Ala-Kurikka, E., Nokireki, T., Skrzypczak, T, Raunio-Saarnisto, M., Peltoniemi, O.A.T., Heinonen, M. (2012): Prevalence of and risk factors associated with viral and bacterial pathogens in farmed European wild boar. Volume 194, Issue 1, Pages 98-101.

Technical Specifications

• Pathogen type: Virus
• Product type: Ready-to-use assay
• Species: Swine
• Pathogen investigated: Transmissible Gastroenteritis Virus / Porcine Respiratory Coronavirus
• Technology: ELISA
• Cat. No.: SV-104909