What kinds of tests do technicians perform?
Brucellosis testing Brucellosis, a contagious disease affecting the reproductive systems of swine and cattle, can be financially devastating for animal owners. It may cause reduced milk production in dairy cows, abortions in pregnant females and infertility in animals of both sexes. Brucellosis does not contaminate the meat of swine or beef cattle, but it may be transmitted to humans in the form of undulant fever through blood-to-blood contact with infected animals. To test for brucellosis, lab technicians analyze blood and milk samples. Blood samples are screened using the Buffered Acid Plate test. Positive samples are retested using the Buffered Brucella Card test and then confirmed using the Rivanol Plate test. All results are filed at the state and federal agriculture departments. When an animal tests positive, a state or federal epidemiologist reviews the test results and the history of the herd to determine what action is appropriate. Milk samples are screened using the Brucellos
Brucellosis testing Brucellosis, a contagious disease affecting the reproductive systems of swine and cattle, can be financially devastating for animal owners. It may cause reduced milk production in dairy cows, abortions in pregnant females and infertility in animals of both sexes. Brucellosis does not contaminate the meat of swine or beef cattle, but it may be transmitted to humans in the form of undulant fever through blood-to-blood contact with infected animals. To test for brucellosis, lab technicians analyze blood and milk samples. Blood samples are screened using the Buffered Acid Plate test. Positive samples are retested using the Buffered Brucella Card test and then confirmed using the Rivanol Plate test. All results are filed at the state and federal agriculture departments. When an animal tests positive, a state or federal epidemiologist reviews the test results and the history of the herd to determine what action is appropriate. Milk samples are screened using the Brucellos
