|
590a Foal IgG Analyzer Kit
A newborn foal is entirely dependent on maternal antibodies, absorbed following ingestion of colostrum, from its dam in the first few hours of life for immune protection. Failure of the
passive transfer of maternal antibodies puts the foal at significant risk of infectious diseases.
Monitoring the success of passive transfer by measuring levels of IgG in the blood of neonatal foals is critical if early intervention and treatment is required.
The 590a Densimeter, when loaded with the Foal IgG
Calibration, provides a quick and accurate onsite measurement of the foal's immunoglobulin G (IgG) level. This test utilizes a small sample of the foal's blood to determine the concentration of IgG present at the time of
the test. The 590a Densimeter provides an accurate numeric result (mg/dl) in approximately 15 minutes. There are no color change charts or need to estimate degree of agglutination with this test.
The Foal IgG
Analyzer Kit includes the 590a Densimeter listed above, foal IgG concentration calibration, and all equipment and supplies for 20 Foal IgG measurements. Each kit includes pre-filled measurement and dilution cuvettes which
minimize onsite setup time and help insure accurate results. Additional Foal IgG Test Kits are sold in quantities of ten (10) and include all required supplies to perform the measurement.
Testing Foal IgG with the 590a Densimeter should be done at a typical room temperature. If testing is to be done in a cold environment (below 10°C) the 591a Densimeter is recommended. ARS recommends that this test and treatment of foals with inadequate passive transfer be done under the direction of their veterinarian.
An IgG upgrade kit is available to add the IgG capability to your 590a Sperm Counter.
|
