Multi 4TA – Rotavirus, Coronavirus, E. coli K99, Cryptosporidium parvum

Description

Multi 4TA – Rotavirus, Coronavirus, E. coli K99, Cryptosporidium parvum

The tamaVet® Multi 4TA (Rotavirus, Coronavirus, E. coli K99, Cryptosporidium parvum) Test is intended for the rapid detection of specific rotavirus and coronavirus
antigens, as well as Escherichia coli (E. coli) K99 and
Cryptosporidium parvum antigens in faecal samples taken from cattle. Rotavirus belongs to the Reoviridae family and has numer- ous different serotypes. Coronavirus belongs to the Coronaviridae family, and the infection is usually transmitted orally. The bacteria E. coli belongs to the Enterobacte- riaceae order and is found in the intestinal tract. The protozoan Cryptosporidium parvum belongs to the subclass Apicomplexa and forms infectious oocysts. The infection is normally transmitted orally. Enterotoxigenic E. coli (ETEC)
have the ability to produce adhesins (such as K99), which can lead to the establishment and formation of enterotoxins in the intestine. Diarrhoeal diseases, especially in calves, are often caused by mixed infections with one of more of these pathogens. The largely similar symptoms they prompt, such as apathy, anorexia, diarrhea, dehydration and fever can cause large losses in the herd as
early as a few hours/days after birth. The test is suitable for the early detection of suspected
rotavirus and coronavirus, E. coli K99 and Cryptosporidium parvum, or in the case of clinical symptoms in cattle. As the excretion of pathogens differs and can be intermittent, the test should be repeated as necessary.

Multi 4TA – Rotavirus, Coronavirus, E. coli K99, Cryptosporidium parvum