PDS offers three Porcine Diarrhea Panels to make diagnostic investigation of diarrhea more convenient for swine veterinarians.
Porcine diarrhea can be caused by many different bacterial and viral pathogens. The diagnostic challenge is determining which pathogen(s) to test for and in which order. An à la carte approach can be time consuming and risks missing the best time for treatment. Also, the production stage affects test selection because some pathogens cause diarrhea more often at certain ages.
| Porcine Diarrhea Panels | ||
| Neonatal PigsCulture and SusceptibilityClostridium difficile cultureClostridium perfringens cultureE. coli Porcine Enteric Virulence Factor Panel PCRPorcine Corona Panel PCRPorcine Rotavirus A, B, C | Late Suckling/Early Nursery PigsCulture and SusceptibilityE. coli Porcine Enteric Virulence Factor Panel PCRPorcine Corona Panel PCRPorcine Rotavirus A, B, C | Late Nursery/Finishing/Adult PigsCulture and SusceptibilityPorcine Corona Panel PCRLawsonia PCRBrachyspira hydysentreriae and pilosicoli PCR |
| Ensure that the appropriate panel is selected on the PDS submission form. | ||
Sample of choice:
Ileum, colon or feces – 5-10 grams. Swabs are not acceptable samples.
Samples taken from acutely affected, untreated animals.
Handling and shipping:
Place sample in leak proof container. Refrigerate until shipped. Ship on ice packs.
Panel Benefits:
- Eliminates decision on what infectious agent to start with for a non-specific etiology.
- Efficient sample aliquoting.
- Turn Around Times are minimized.
Refer to PDS Test and Services Guide in the web client for current pricing.