Bovine Leukosis Virus (BLV) is caused by the bovine leukemia virus. This immunosuppressive disease is found mainly in the white blood cells, and causes inflammation and dysfunction in lymph nodes throughout the body. 88.5% of dairy herds and 38.7% of beef herds are infected with the virus. Once an animal is infected, they are lifetime […]
API Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) Testing
Bovine Viral Diarrhea virus-Persistently Infected (BVDv-PI) animals in beef herds are not very common in beef or dairy operations, however, when we do find a herd that has BVDv-PI animals, it usually indicates a serious problem. When a herd tests positive for Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD), there are usually multiple BVDv-PI animals, and the economic […]
API Johne’s Disease Testing
Johne’s (pronounced “Yo-nees”) is an incurable wasting disease. It is an infectious bacterial disease of livestock that is primarily transmitted to newborn calves via contaminated milk and colostrum. One in 10 animals moving through livestock auction facilities has Johne’s disease Eight percent of U.S. beef herds are estimated to be infected with Johne’s disease 68.1% […]
API Neospora Testing
Neospora caninum, a protozoal (Apicomplexan) parasite, is a leading cause of abortion and neonatal morbidity in dairy cattle. The parasite, also found in sheep and dogs, has been identified worldwide. Dogs and other canids, such as wolves and coyotes, have been pinpointed as the definitive source, hosting the parasite until it becomes mature and reproduces. […]
API Mastitis Testing
Mastitis is generally caused by pathogenic microorganisms that can be divided into two groups based on their source: environmental pathogens and contagious pathogens. The major contagious pathogens are Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus agalactiae and Mycoplasma bovis. These three organisms, which gain entrance into the mammary gland largely through the teat canal, generally produce long-term infection that […]
API Genomic Testing
API offers our BVD-Beef and Dairy testing customers a labor-saving service, genomic testing support program. We can save you time and expense by processing your routine earnotch samples for both BVD and future genetic testing. Genomic testing has become an important tool for the dairy industry. The current technology aids owners and decision makers by […]
API Pregnancy Testing
API now has two options for pregnancy testing: EarlyPreg28, a blood-based test; and EasyPreg, a milk-based test. API EarlyPreg28 Blood-based Pregnancy Test EarlyPreg28 is API’s blood-based pregnancy test, designed and proven to detect pregnancy in cattle as early as 28 days post-insemination. Additionally, the test provides producers and operators further time flexibility, allowing you to […]