Cattle abortion

Description

The Cattle Abortion  dtec-qPCR-Panel-3 comprises a series of specific targeted reagents designed for Pathogens related with cattle abortion Tritrichomonas foetus, Campylobacter fetus and Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis detection by using qPCR. There are multiple causes for cattle abortion and the detection of the cause, especially infectious related, is the key to correct the problem and prevent in the future. The panel is designed to detect 3 organisms related with cattle abortion: Tritrichomonas foetus, Campylobacter fetus and Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis. Tritrichomonas foetus is a single celled flagellated protozoan parasite that is known to be a pathogen of the bovine reproductive tract. In cattle, the organism is transmitted to the female vagina and uterus from the foreskin of the bull where the parasite is known to reside. It causes infertility, and, at times, has caused spontaneous abortions in the first trimester. C. fetus is a species of Gram-negative, motile bacteria with a characteristic “S-shaped” rod morphology. C. fetus causes abortion in cattle and sheep. There exist two subspecies: C. fetus subsp. venerealis and C. fetus subsp. fetus. Both are responsible of abortions by using different mechanisms of transmission. Campylobacter fetus subsp. venerealis is the causative agent of bovine genital campylobacteriosis, asymptomatic in bulls the disease is spread to female cattle causing catarrhal inflammation in the female genital tract, temporary infertility and prolonged oestrus cycle. Endometritis prevents implantation until the infection is cleared and causes early embryonic death and occasionally sporadic abortion. Campylobacter fetus subsp. fetus uses a different infection mechanism usually spread through faecal-oral transmission, causing sporadic abortion and early embryonic death.

 

Kit Content and Prices

F100

MONODOSE

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GPS™ primers and probes are sold for research use only

All GPS™ Kits are available in F100 and MONODOSE Format

GPS™ reagents are compatible with all qPCR devices

Manufacturer: genetic PCR solutions™