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Mastitis DNA Testing Information
Enhanced Mastitis Test Available From DHI
CanWest DHI is pleased to announce the introduction of the new Mastitis 3 testing service. Building on the success of the Staph. aureus mastitis test introduced earlier this year, the enhanced test identifies the presence of the three major mastitis pathogens commonly referred to as the “contagious” pathogens, specifically Staph. aureus, Strep. agalactiae and Mycoplasma bovis. (Mycoplasma analysis will not be available until the spring of 2010, when the full test enhancement is completed.)
The convenience, reliability and rapid turn around of results of the Mastitis 3 test offers significant improvements in mastitis management. Here's why:
IT’S TARGETED
The Mastitis 3 test identifies the presence of the three mastitis pathgens commonly referred to as the ‘contagious’ pathogens, specifically Staph. aureus, Strep. agalactiae and Mycoplasma bovis. These contagious pathogens are often the cause of chronic infections leading to ongoing elevated SCC. They can spread easily from cow to cow at milking time, and for Staph. aureus and Mycoplasma bovis, are difficult to treat.
IT’S RELIABLE
The test is based on polymerase chain reaction (PCR), which detects the presence of the bacteria’s DNA in the milk sample. You no longer have to rely on the ability of the bacteria to grow under culture conditions. The test has been validated with preserved metered samples, making it applicable to DHI services where mastitis
testing has not been possible before.
IT’S CONVENIENT
The regular DHI sample can be used! No more messing around with time consuming sample collection, storage and shipment.
IT’S FAST
Once samples are in the lab, results are usually available within a day.
IT’S FLEXIBLE
You have the ability to test the entire herd, selected cows (such as newly purchased or clinical cows), or cows that exceed a selected SCC level, where those samples will be redirected from the SCC analyzer to the Mastitis 3 test.
IT’S INTEGRATED
Positive test results, reported as +, ++, or +++ for each of the three pathogens, are displayed on an easy-to-read report and are integrated with other important SCC and DHI information for improved decision making.
For more information on the Mastitis 3 test, talk to your veterinarian, contact your local DHI field service representative or call DHI at 1-800-549-4373.