 Two-Test ELISA now offered for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae
Melanie Prarat, MS, ADDL Virology Section
In the past, the ADDL offered the IDEXX-ELISA kit for Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. We now have a two-test system utilizing the IDEXX ELISA for screening followed by the Oxoid cELISA for any positive sample. Please contact the Virology Laboratory at 614-728-6220 or Virology@agri.ohio.gov for more information.
Haemophilus parasuis real-time PCR now offered
Melanie Prarat, MS, ADDL Virology Section
Haemophilus parasuis (Glasser's Disease) causes an acute infectious disease of pigs, characterized by various combinations of joint problems, pneumonia and multisystemic disease. Although most pigs harbor the organism in their upper respiratory tract, Glasser's Disease is most often observed in three week to four month-old pigs, usually after stressful events such as weaning, environmental changes, commingling, or as coinfection with other pathogens. In addition to the culture method, the ADDL now offers a real-time PCR assay for rapid detection of H. parasuis DNA in porcine samples including abscesses, fibrin, joint fluid/swab, nasal swab, oral fluid, pericardium, pleura, serum and tonsil. Contact the Virology Laboratory at 614-728-6220 or Virology@agri.ohio.gov for more information.
 Respiratory disease complex in 2 and 3 month old Holstein heifer calves
Dr. Jeff Hayes, DVM, MS, ADDL Pathology Section Head
Fresh
and formalin-fixed lung tissue was submitted from two Holstein heifer calves, 2
and 3 months of age, one showing signs of acute interstitial pneumonia, and one
showing signs of chronic pneumonia. Consolidation of lung tissue was reported
for both calves, with focal pleural adhesions noted in one calf, and hard
nodules within affected lung tissue of the other calf. Heavy growth of both Mannheimia haemolytica and Pasteurella multocida was cultured from
lung tissue of each heifer. In addition, Histophilus
somni was also isolated from the lung of one calf, accompanied by detection of
IBR virus antigen by fluorescent antibody test. The ADDL has a comprehensive bovine
respiratory panel involving the disciplines of histopathology, bacteriology,
virology and molecular diagnostics. A serum panel is also available for four
bovine respiratory pathogens (BVD, IBR, BRSV and PI3). Respiratory panels are
also prepared for horses, pigs, sheep and goats. See the ADDL website or contact the ADDL at 614-728-6220 for
details (sample types, tests, costs).
 Lab Holiday Schedule
The Ohio ADDL will be closed on Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 in observance of Independence Day.
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