In-clinic qPCR and the changing face of diarrhoea diagnostics in general practice
Quantitative PCR (qPCR) is no longer confined to specialist laboratories. Recent technological advances have made in-clinic testing a realistic option,…
Canine and feline lungworm: what UK owners need to know
Lungworm has become an important parasite in UK dogs and cats, and cases are being seen more commonly in general…
Why Faecal Testing Matters in Dogs and Cats with Diarrhoea
Faecal testing is central to working out why a dog or cat has the clinical signs of diarrhoea as most…
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,…