Rhodococcos equi Serology
“ELISA assay to detect antibodies to Rhodococcus equi virulence associated protein A (VapA) strain in serum (clotted) samples and provides measured titres. Results will not prove active infection but will indicate the degree of exposure to and antibody production against the virulent strain. In the presence of clinical signs, a high titre may indicate the […]
NOPS (Naturally Occurring Prohibited Substances) Screening
Screening of animal feeds, forages and supplements for the presence of NOPS Screen 1 – Parameters included: Atropine, bufotenine, caffeine, codeine, dimethyltryptamine, hordenine, hyoscine, hyoscyamine, lupinine, morphine, methylbufotenine, noscapine, oripavine, papaverine, sparteine, thebaine, theobromine, theophylline, cobalt and arsenic Screen 2 – Parameters included: ajmaline, capsaicin, cathinone, cocaine, colchinine, digitoxin, digoxin, dihydrocapsaicin, ephedrine, harmaline, ibogaine, lobeline, […]
R.equi PCR
Screening of swabs and soils for the presence of R. equi Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Sample Form Laboratory Species Taken by a member of staff 3-5 days €55.00 Contact the lab to arrange for a member of staff to visit your premises Environment & Nutrition Equine Reference Ranges None Related test(s) None Related article(s) […]
pH in Water
pH measures is water is alkaline or acidic. The pH of water has an effect on disinfection and leaching from plumbing materials into the water source. Taking a water sample The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative sample is the first step of the analytical procedure. […]
Ochratoxin Determination in Forages and Feeds
Quantitative determination of Ochratoxin by LC-MS/MS Ochratoxin is nephrotoxin and a carcinogen. Ochratoxin effects protein synthesis, and causes immune suppression and haemorrhaging. Symptoms include weight loss, feed refusal and dehydration. Taking a representative sample: The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative sample is the first step […]
Mycotoxin Determinations in Forages and Feeds
Quantitative determination of mycotoxins by LC-MS/MS Parameters available: Aflatoxins (B1, B2, G1, G2), Deoxynivalenol, Fumonisins (FB1, FB2), Ochratoxin, T-2 toxin & HT-2, Zearalenone Aflatoxins are carcinogenic and potent liver toxins. Aflatoxin exposure causes rough hair, lethargy and immune suppression. Deoxynivalenol causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea which leads to feed refusal, weight loss and colic. It is […]
Hardness in Water
The hardness level of water is linked to the level of dissolved natural minerals in the water. Hard water will lead to limescale in kettles, washing machines and other hot water appliances. Taking a water sample The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative sample is the […]
Fungal Culture and Enumeration
Fungal culture and enumeration monitors hygiene levels in forages, feeds and bedding samples, giving clients a quantitative value for pathogenic and non-pathogenic mould presence. Taking a water sample The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative sample is the first step of the analytical procedure. Hay & […]
Fungal Culture
This test is used to monitor hygiene in equine premises and assess and quantify if any mould contamination is present. Sample Requirement Turnaround Time Price Sample Form Laboratory Species Contact the lab to arrange for a member of staff to visit your premises 7 days €33 — Environment & Nutrition All Reference Ranges None Related […]
Fumonisin Determination in Forages and Feeds
Quantitative determination of Fumonisins (FB1, FB2) by LC-MS/MS. Fumonisins are carcinogenic and can cause head staggers in horses. It is highly toxic to horses and symptoms of exposure include lethargy, decreased feed intake and head pressing.Taking a water sample The analytical result is only as good as the sample submitted for analysis. Collecting a representative […]