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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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Johne’s Disease, is a wasting condition in cattle and deer that is difficult to detect as it can lay dormant in the animal for many years until it is triggered by stress @ardenfarms is the first to use Actiphage blood test to identify carriers #venison
Arden Farms first to test deer for Johne’s Disease using Actiphage
Arden Farms are the first to use the Actiphage® blood test to test their herd of Red Deer for Johne’s Disease. This wasting condition is diffic...
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84% of vets said bTB testing filled them with dread, according to survey @FarmersWeekly with 9 out of 10 saying testing took up at least a quarter of their time.
Vet survey reveals serious challenges ahead for profession - Farmers Weekly
Poor retention and recruitment rates, Brexit and dissatisfaction in the industry could see a shortage of farm vets in the future if action isn’t...
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Thank you to everyone for a great evening #BFA21. Heart warming to hear all these inspiring stories and to see the industry coming together #BackBritishFarming thanks to the sponsors @FarmersGuardian @Morrisons @ArlaFoodsUK much appreciated.
Looking forward to the British Farming Awards #BFA21 on 21st October. Great to see such winning livestock innovation #Actiphage @_Breedr @Hoofcount1 @CattleEye emerging for managing health risks and improving performance. @ADASGroup
TB is a complex disease, looking forward to the discussion @theBCVA of three tests for bovine TB that could provide greater clarity. Actiphage directly identifies presence of the mycobacteria and Enferplex and Idexx identify the presence of antibodies.
The Review is a fully-funded annual vet visit. Farmers’ own vets will carry out diagnostic testing and provide bespoke advice to improve the health and welfare of their animals. Opportunity for proactive management of bTB?
Introducing the Annual Health and Welfare Review
In this guest post, Jonathan Statham introduces the Annual Health and Welfare Review, a fully-funded vet visit which farmers will receive each year of...
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‘Test and cull’ approach to #bTB control does not provide farmers with an effective tool to manage the disease. Expert Dr Cath Rees from @UniofNottingham @PBDBiotech invited to discuss alternatives including #Actiphage @theBCVA Congress 2021
Which is the best test for bovine TB?
BCVA Conference 14-16 October 2021 to look at alternative approaches for bTB testing including Actiphage. The current ‘test and cull’ appr...
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Good to see our sponsored iCASE student contributing to Oxford Bacteriophage Conference 2021 #PhgOx21 #phage #mycobacteria
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