Testing scheme to help vets investigate ovine abortion

Ceva Animal Health has launched Assure Ewe, a subsidised blood testing scheme to help sheep vets identify the cause of abortion on-farm. The scheme is available to all flocks of 50 or more breeding ewes whether or not there has been evidence of abortion. The company describes Assure Ewe as a user-friendly, simple scheme and says it will help facilitate conversations between vets and farmers while providing useful testing information to vets. The scheme requires vets to collect blood samples from six ewes in a flock and supply their own details and those of the farm. Once the results are available, Ceva will share information with the participating vet to discuss with the farmer. The company notes that enzootic abortion of ewes, caused by Chlamydophila abortus, is the main cause of ovine abortion in the UK. It adds that, once C abortus affects a flock, it...
Source: Veterinary Record - Category: Veterinary Research Tags: Products and Services Source Type: research