Lentiviruses (CAE/Maedi-Visna) - Ab

LABOKLIN Service ID: 2350

In goats and sheep, the ELISA test detects antibodies against lentiviruses, which can cause CAE in goats and Maedi/Visna in sheep.

Material

serum 0.5 ml

Parameter

CAEV, Maedi-Visna

Method

ELISA

Duration

3 days

Remark

CAEV (Caprine Arthritis Encephalitis Virus):

  • Detection serves especially in affected herds to remove positive carrier animals. Positive animals are considered to be infected and potentially shedding (especially when lactating). Negative animals should be checked regularily (at least annually) since recent infection or low antibody titers can mimic a pathogen-free condition.
Maed/Visnai:
  • Rehabilitation of affected flocks is carried out by doing serological tests every six months and culling of reactants. In farms that are approved as unsuspicious, monitoring takes place by serological tests at yearly intervals.