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PBD Biotech has developed a novel phage-based diagnostic technique to detect the presence of mycobacteria infections.
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PBD Biotech has developed a novel phage-based diagnostic technique to detect the presence of mycobacteria infections.
The test is able to distinguish between viable and non-viable organisms and, unlike currently used tests that monitor an immune response, can therefore reliably differentiate between animals carrying live infectious organisms and those that have been specifically vaccinated.
Whilst existing tests can take weeks to determine a result, making control of the disease difficult, PBD’s test can provide a more reliable result within 8 hours.
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Health Protection Scotland has launched a consultation on bovine tuberculosis diagnostic testing - but only the skin test? Why not the use of a blood test, pre-movement to keep Scotland OTF status by detecting early infection? @P_H_S_Official @BritishVets https://bit.ly/3sKh957
Johne's Disease is a ticking time bomb in the dairy herd, now Actiphage provides a pre-breeding blood test to stop its transmission. We explain the relevance of new research that proves the link between mycobacteria in the blood and the development of TB
Why breakthrough human trials of Actiphage are good news for farmers - PBD Biotech
Recent findings from a human trial of Actiphage have important implications for animal diagnostics.
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Delighted to be taking our Actiphage tuberculosis blood test to Zambia, in a collaborative project with @ZambartResearch, @LSHTM, @LeicResearch
The aim is to test its sensitivity in a real world setting.
#Tuberculosis #EndTB #InvestToEndTB
Rapid TB test for sub Saharan Africa - PBD Biotech
Study to see potential of Actiphage as a rapid TB test offering an alternative to sputum based testing for tuberculosis.
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New rapid testing by @PBDBiotech can indicate if your herd has Johne’s Disease with a yes/no answer quicker.
The #diagnostic test Actiphage® will detect the presence of live #mycobacteria in a sample of blood or bulk #milk.
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Is there Johne's Disease in the herd? New rapid testing service provides yes/no answer Agri-TechE
Johne’s Disease testing service provides farmers with rapid yes/no result, testing bulk milk or blood samples for presence of the MAP pathogen
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What a waste! Bovine TB is economically and emotionally heartbreaking #EndTB #FightForWhatCounts #OneHealth
Entire award-winning herd slaughtered in Welsh TB clampdown - Farmers Weekly
A Pembrokeshire dairy farmer says his mental health has come under pressure after a cycle of bovine TB breakdowns resulted in the wholesale slaughter ...
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Scottish Cheese Trail is an opportunity to promote independent cheese makers. Our CSO is looking forward to Science of Artisan Cheese event and will give an update on our bulk milk quality assurance test - available now #artisancheese #scottishfoodguide
Love cheese? You have to do the official Scottish Cheese Trail
Lockdown has made many of us appreciate staycations, ditching airport security queues and strict baggage rules for the freedom to travel at…
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@HannahRees6 Time to #EndTB now - this disease is economically and emotionally devastating.
Thank you to Ben Butkus @GenomeWeb for coverage of promising findings #ECCMID2022 Discussing potential of Actiphage blood test as diagnostic to identify people without symptoms that may develop a TB infection #EndTB #FightForWhatCounts #pathology
Molecular TB Assay From PBD Biotech Shows Promise in Detecting Latent-to-Active Disease Risk
The blood-based assay, called Actiphage, combines phage-induced lysis of infectious bacteria and molecular detection of bacterial DNA.
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