Neurotropic EHV-1: Why Rapid PCR Matters for Equine Outbreak Control
When neurologic disease is a possibility, early PCR testing can help confirm infection, support biosecurity decisions, and guide more confident…
Leptospirosis: Recognising the Signs Early – Symptoms, Zoonotic Risk, PCR Role
Canine leptospirosis remains a significant cause of acute kidney and liver injury in UK dogs. Learn how modern qPCR assays…
40-Minute qPCR: Faster Answers, Better Care, Stronger Returns
YTCA’s in‑clinic qPCR - UlfaQ™ P30 gives veterinary teams more than just a positive or negative result. In just 40…
Respiratory Health in dogs and cats and the benefit of rapid molecular diagnostics
Infectious respiratory disease in dogs and cats is typically multifactorial, and syndromic qPCR panels now sit at the centre of…
Parvo awareness: protecting dogs, cats, and veterinary clinics
Author: Dr Matias G. Perez Parvoviral disease is one of those problems that quietly sits in the background of small-animal
How do we sample faeces? – practical guide.
How to collect cat faeces for in-clinic qPCR Collecting a good faecal sample is the first step to getting a reliable
Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Infectious canine hepatitis is a potentially serious disease in dogs the UK, primarily caused by canine adenovirus-1 (CAV-1). If contracted,…
Leishmaniosis: Are You Prepared for the Rising Cases in Cats and Dogs?
Leishmaniosis is no longer just a disease of southern Europe - it’s increasingly being diagnosed in cats and dogs across the…
Feline Diarrhoea: acute or chronic?
A clear, practical overview of PCR, LAMP, and qPCR for vet nurses - speed, reliability, Ct values, and when to…
From PCR to qPCR: What Every Vet Nurse Should Know About Diagnosing Infectious Diseases
Here’s a quick guide to PCR, LAMP, and qPCR and why qPCR is revolutionising infectious disease diagnostics.