pigtype Salmonella Ab

The pigtype Salmonella Ab is a specific and highly sensitive indirect ELISA for detecting antibodies to salmonella serotypes of group B, C, D, and E in serum samples of swine.

• Suitable for serum, plasma, and meat juice samples
• First assay to reliably detect antibodies to salmonella serotypes of group B, C, D, and E (Kauffmann-White-scheme)
• User-friendly, short and overnight protocols for fast results
• Colored, ready-to-use reagents
• Interchangeable kit components within pigtype product family:  Sample Diluent, Wash Buffer, Substrate Solution, and Stop Solution

Salmonella/Salmonellosis

Salmonellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by bacteria of the genus Salmonella. Humans can be infected by consumption of salmonella contaminated raw or undercooked pork. The infection can cause infectious gastroenteritis. pigtype Salmonella Ab permits the detection of antibodies to more than 97% of the most frequently occurring salmonella serotypes. The directive of the EU 2003/99/EG, on the monitoring of zoonoses and zoonotic agents, demands efficient surveillance and control programmes regarding prevention and consumer protection. Testing of sera or meat juice samples with the ELISA technique is the most reliable method to define the Salmonella status in swine herds. Several countries have introduced monitoring programmes in compliance with the Danish standard to guarantee high quality meat and meat products. In accordance with German salmonella regulation (BGBI. chapter I, No. 10 2007, p. 322), swine herds can be classified according to their serological results.