Our Veterinary Serology Testing Laboratory provides comprehensive avian disease antibody detection and monitoring services using validated serological methods. These tests support early disease detection, vaccination evaluation, and effective flock health management.
Viral Disease Serology Testing
We offer serological testing for key viral diseases affecting poultry health and productivity:
- Avian Influenza Virus (AI)
- Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV)
- Avian Encephalomyelitis Virus (AEV)
- Avian Leukosis Virus (ALV)
- Avian Rhinotracheitis Virus (ART / TRT)
- Egg Drop Syndrome Virus (EDS)
- Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV)
- Infectious Bursal Disease Virus (IBDV / Gumboro disease)
- Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus (ILT)
- Chicken Anaemia Virus (CAV)
- Fowl Adenovirus (FAdV)
- Big Liver and Spleen Disease (BLS)
Bacterial Serology Testing
Our laboratory provides antibody detection for major bacterial pathogens in poultry:
- Salmonella Enteritidis
- Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG)
- Mycoplasma synoviae (MS)
- Mycoplasma gallisepticum + Mycoplasma synoviae (MG/MS combined testing)
- Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT)
Salmonella Confirmation & Serotyping
For positive serology or suspected cases, we also provide:
- Salmonella serotyping of positive isolates
- Support for epidemiological tracking and source identification
- Assistance with food safety and export compliance requirements
Why Serology Testing is Important
Serological testing plays a critical role in modern poultry production by:
- Detecting disease exposure before clinical signs appear
- Monitoring vaccine response and immunity levels
- Supporting biosecurity and outbreak prevention
- Reducing production losses and mortality
- Improving flock health management decisions
Integrated Poultry Disease Surveillance
Our veterinary serology testing services are designed to support comprehensive flock health monitoring systems, enabling early intervention and long-term disease control strategies across commercial poultry operations.
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