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Bovine Viral Diarrhoea diagnostic tests

VLA now has two modified RT-PCR tests, which detect bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) in 'bulk' milk and 'pooled' blood samples from cattle herds.

These 'new' testing protocols offer a cost effective way of screening groups of cattle for viraemic animals. 'Pools' giving positive results will require additional testing of individual samples.

The tests are also able to distinguish between different virus types - BVDV1 and BVDV2.

Our comprehensive service includes:

  • Advice on the most suitable test for your needs
  • Help on how and where to submit samples for testing
  • Interpretation of test results
The range of tests available for the diagnosis of BVDV
Test Code Test Name
TC0709 PCR - bulk milk
TC0708 PCR - pooled blood
TC0655 PCR - single blood or tissue
TC0123 ELISA - bulk milk
TC0633 ELISA - single milk
TC0390 ELISA (Antibody) - single blood
TC0522 ELISA (Antigen) - single blood
TC1165 SNT - single blood
TC0574 IFAT - fetal fluid
TC0564 Virus isolation - tissue
TC0274 Virus isolation - serum
TC0489 Virus isolation - semen
Packages (several tests carried out for different diseases at a discounted price)
Package Code Package Name
PC0636 ELISA - single milk test for BVD, IBR and L. hardjo
PC0126 ELISA - bulk milk test for BVD, IBR and L. hardjo
PC0405 Abortion / stillbirth serology for BVD, IBR, L. hardjo and Neospora
PC0384 Respiratory viral serology for BVD, IBR, RSV, P13
PC0385 Respiratory disease serology for BVD, IBR, RSV, P13, Mycoplasma bovis and Histophilus somni

Please contact your nearest VLA Regional Laboratory