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EHV1- en EHV4-ELISA

Name: EHV1- en EHV4-ELISA
Brand: Equigerminal
Price: 57.85 EUR

Deze ELISA-test detecteert antilichamen tegen equine herpesvirus type 1 (EHV-1) en equine herpesvirus type 4 (EHV-4), de 2 verwekkers van rhinopneumonitis. ELISA-test met...

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This ELISA test detects antibodies to Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 (EHV-4), the two viruses responsible for Equine Rhinopneumonitis.

ELISA test with antibody titration.

What is Equine Rhinopneumonitis?

Equine Rhinopneumonitis (ER) is a collective term for several highly contagious diseases caused by Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus-4 (EHV-4).

Infection with either virus primarily causes respiratory disease, although EHV-1 may also lead to abortion, neonatal foal death and neurological disease.

Klinische tekenen

The incubation period ranges from 2 to 10 days.

Respiratory signs

Fever lasting 1–7 days
Coughing
Depression
Inappetence
Nasal discharge

Reproductive signs

Abortion usually occurs between 7 and 11 months of gestation, approximately 2–12 weeks after infection.
The mare's reproductive tract is not permanently damaged and fertility is generally not affected.

Neurological signs

Mild incoordination
Hindlimb paralysis
Recumbency
Loss of bladder and tail function
Loss of sensation around the tail and hindlimbs

Transmissie

Transmission occurs through:

Direct contact (nose-to-nose).
Indirect contact via contaminated buckets, clothing and blankets.
Aerosol spread over short distances.
Contact with aborted foetuses, placentas or placental fluids.

Following infection, horses may become latent carriers. The virus can reactivate during periods of stress or following administration of high doses of corticosteroids.

Preventie

Upon detection of clinical signs suggestive of EHV, the veterinarian may collect:

Nasopharyngeal swabs.
Blood samples.
Tissue from aborted foetuses.

Paired blood samples may also be collected to evaluate antibody titres.

Treatment consists of supportive care.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly used to reduce fever, pain and inflammation.

Most uncomplicated cases recover within a few weeks.

Horses with neurological disease have a variable prognosis depending on the severity of the condition. Horses unable to stand for prolonged periods generally have a poor prognosis.

Affected horses should rest until fully recovered before gradually returning to work.

Resultaten

This ELISA test detects antibodies against Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 (EHV-4).

Antibody titres are reported using ELISA with antibody titration.

Voorbeeld

5 mL - blood - serum tube

Doorlooptijd

2 to 5 working days

Hoe het werkt

🛒 Koop de test: kies de test en koop hem online.

📧 Ontvang de instructies: na bevestiging van de betaling ontvangt u de instructies voor het afnemen van het monster per e-mail.

📄 Vul het formulier in: print het inzendformulier en vul het in met de identificatie van het dier.

✨ Neem het monster af: trek 20 tot 40 haren met wortel (bulbus) uit en plak ze in het gemarkeerde vak op het formulier, of laat uw dierenarts bloed afnemen in een K3-EDTA-buis.

📮 Stuur het naar het laboratorium: Equigerminal, S.A., HIESE, Rua da Quinta do Sobreiro, 25, Quinta Vale do Espinhal, 3230-343 Penela, PORTUGAL.

📊 Ontvang het rapport: het gecertificeerde rapport wordt uitgegeven zodra de analyse is gevalideerd.

Veelgestelde vragen

Who collects the sample? Your veterinarian. See Sample for the material and the volume this test requires.

How should the sample be sent? Keep it cool and send it by tracked courier as soon as it is collected. Shipping is arranged and paid for by the client.

What happens if the sample arrives unsuitable? We contact you before processing and ask for a new sample.

Can other tests be added to the same sample? Often yes, if the material and the volume allow it. Ask us before shipping.

How long does it take? See Turnaround. The count starts when the sample arrives at the laboratory, not when you order.