Avian Influenza

The avian flu, or the so-called “bird flu”, is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the avian influenza virus (H5N1). All birds are thought to be susceptible to infection with avian influenza, though some species are more resistant to infection than others. Water fowl act as a reservoir of the avian influenza virus by carrying the virus in their intestinal tract and shedding it in their
faeces. The virus causes no obvious disease in water fowl but can be highly pathogenic in domestic poultry. The virus is spread to domestic poultry through respiratory secretion and from contact with the faeces of infected birds. Signs of avian influenza are extremely variable, i.e. decreased food consumption, drop in egg count, coughing, sneezing, ruffled feathers, swollen heads, nervous signs
like depression and diarrhea. Infection causes a wide spectrum of symptoms ranging from mild illness to a highly contagious and rapidly fatal disease resulting in severe epidemics. This form is characterized by sudden onset, severe illness, and rapid death, with a mortality that can approach 100%.

Rockeby Avian Influenza Virus Antigen Test

The Rockeby Avian Influenza Virus Antigen Test kit (AIV Ag) is a rapid one step chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of avian influenza virus antigen in avian faeces. The kit may be used to test felines.
Note: The test kit is NOT recommended for testing of pigeons.

Rockeby Human Influenza A Antigen Test

The Rockeby Influenza A Antigen Test is a rapid, one step chromatographic in vitro immunoassay for the qualitative detection of influenza virus antigen type A in human specimens, using either direct swab or liquid samples.

VetScreen (Gel- based RT-PCR Technology)

VetScreen detection kit is a gel-based one step RT-PCR system for detection of various viruses causing veterinary diseases. Gel-based one step RT-PCR is the entry level of nucleic acid detection technology now widely adopted, with minimum technical training and low set-up cost.

The Vetscreen gel-based one step RT-PCR test is:

  • Specific and Sensitive
  • Fully validated and evaluated
  • Optimised reaction conditions
  • Applicable to most biological samples
  • Higher sensitivity than immunological detection systems
  • Reflecting current viral infection
  • Continuous update on primer design
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