Development of a Competitive ELISA for Detection of Leptospira borgspeterseni serovar hardjo in Vaccinated Cattle

Authors

  • C. M. Frizzell Linnodee Animal Care, Oakmount, Holestone Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, BT39 OTJ, Northern Ireland; Department of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Agriculture & Science, Queens University Belfast, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland
  • J. McCarroll Department of Agriculture & Rural Development for Northern Ireland, Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland
  • D. P. Mackie Department of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Agriculture & Science, Queens University Belfast, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland; Department of Agriculture & Rural Development for Northern Ireland, Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland
  • W. A. Ellis Department of Veterinary Science, Faculty of Agriculture & Science, Queens University Belfast, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland; Department of Agriculture & Rural Development for Northern Ireland, Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland
  • E. Breadon Department of Agriculture & Rural Development for Northern Ireland, Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland
  • J. M. Montgomery Department of Agriculture & Rural Development for Northern Ireland, Veterinary Sciences Division, Stoney Road, Belfast BT4 3SD, Northern Ireland
  • O. V. Kavanagh Linnodee Animal Care, Oakmount, Holestone Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, BT39 OTJ, Northern Ireland
  • E. F. Logan Linnodee Animal Care, Oakmount, Holestone Road, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim, BT39 OTJ, Northern Ireland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro20035327

Keywords:

ELISAs, leptospiral antibodies, naturally infected, test

Abstract

There are many reports on the use of ELISAs as tests for the detection of leptospiral antibodies, however, no test to date has been developed that has the potential to discriminate between vaccinated and naturally infected animals.

Cover image of the 36th Conference Proceedings: Holstein cows standing in a row at a fence. One cow has put her head through the fence and is curiously inspecting a pile of hay. Yellow background.

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Published

2003-09-18

Issue

2003

Section

Research Summaries - General