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About us ....................................................... 4Submission forms and sending samples ...... 5Biobest services ............................................ 6 Companion animal tests 8

Stem cells................................................... 13Horses ....................................................... 14Birds .......................................................... 14Cats ............................................................ 15Dogs ........................................................... 16

Farm animal tests 18Cattle ......................................................... 23Sheep ........................................................ 25Pigs ........................................................... 26Poultry ...................................................... 28

HiHealth Herdcare ........................................ 30HiHealth Flockcare ........................................ 34Contact us ..................................................... 36

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Biobest is a veterinary laboratory offering a complete service for both companion and farm animals. We have particular expertise in infectious disease diagnostics and cell culture. This includes stem cells for implantation into dogs and horses. Some of the tests and services that we offer are not available anywhere else in the world and we operate to a number of internationally recognised quality standards.

Biobest has been trading since 1995, with purpose built facilities near Edinburgh and a site in York specialising in poultry and pig microbiology and serology. We provide laboratory services to the veterinary profession and the pharmaceutical industry with an unmatched combination of quality, service and price.

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Paul Burr BSc(VetSci)Hons BVM&S PhD MRCVSLaboratory DirectorPaul has 5 years experience of farm practice, followed by 10 years of diagnosis and research in infectious diseases. Advising both vets and farmers on infectious disease problems and health scheme operation remains an important and enjoyable part of his role at Biobest. Paul has regularly presented papers at the British

Cattle Veterinary Association meetings and often does talks to vets and farmer meetings on infectious disease. FASTER

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s Download Biobest’s desktop app now to access our complete range of submission forms with one click:www.biobest.co.uk/submissionformapp

Alternatively, please visit www.biobest.co.uk to print off the appropriate submission form to send with your sample.

There is also guidance for packaging your sample and a copy of Biobest’s weekly test schedule is available to download.

Please send all samples to:Biobest Laboratories Ltd6 Charles Darwin HouseThe Edinburgh TechnopoleMilton BridgeNr PenicuikEH26 0PYUnited Kingdom

We offer local pick up of samples in Edinburgh and York areas, please call us on 0131 440 2628 for more information.

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Providing testing services for a wide range of species including cattle, sheep, goats, dogs, cats, horses, pigs, birds and fish with a particular emphasis on virology, DNA testing and serology. As a specialist laboratory we have the skills to develop and use the best available assay technology.

Biobest gives you:• The best available diagnostic

test. • Expert interpretation on all

test results.• Fast and efficient service. • The best prices.

Supplying specialist research, contract and laboratory support services in infectious diseases, clinical pathology and cell culture.

Working with the major pharmaceutical companies and contract research organisations to complete both regulatory and non-regulatory research studies.

Additional activities include disinfectant testing and virological reagent sales. We are compliant with Good Laboratory Practice as inspected by the UK Department of Health’s GLP Monitoring Authority.

We hold a GMP Test Site (Biologicals) certificate from the MHRA. This means that we are authorised to perform biological QC testing in accordance with Article 111(1) of directive 2001/83/EC.

A leading CHeCS accredited cattle health scheme provider. Enables you to eliminate disease from your herd.

HiHealth Herdcare is a partnership with you (the farmer), your practice vet and Biobest’s veterinary and scientific team. Together we can work within the guidelines of CHeCS to:• eliminate BVD, Johne’s,

IBR, Lepto and Neospora from your herd and obtain accredited disease free status

• improve biosecurity on your farm and prevent any reintroduction of the five diseases into your herd

• help you identify accredited disease-free sources of breeding cattle.

Providing a comprehensive service for all species covering haematology, biochemistry, cytology, histopathology, parasitology and bacteriology.

Biobest ClinPath is an independent, client orientated quality service providing:• Analytical accuracy, speed

and reliability• Access to a clinical

pathologist to discuss cases• Result interpretation• Provision of information rich,

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Companion animals

Routine biochemistry Price (£)

Serum sample requiredAlbumin, ALT, AP, AST, bilirubin, chloride, cholesterol, CK, creatinine, GGT, GLDH, globulin, glucose, magnesium, phosphate, potassium, protein, sodium, total calcium, triglycerides, urea

1-4 tests 8.00 each

5-9 tests 5.00 each

10 or more tests (or in addition to any profile) 4.00 each

Haematology Price (£)

Routine haematology (EDTA and freshly made blood smears)

20.00

Routine haematology including smear exam by a pathologist (EDTA and freshly made blood smears)

33.00

Blood smear report (EDTA and freshly made blood smears)

15.00

Reticulocyte count (EDTA) 10.50

Manual platelet count (EDTA) 14.00

Coomb’s test (EDTA) 30.00

Fibrinogen (citrate) 10.00

D-dimer (citrate) 23.00

Basic coagulation profile (citrate) PT, APTT, fibrinogen 41.00

Full coagulation profile (citrate) PT, APTT, fibrinogen, d-dimer (canine and equine)

55.00

Bone marrow panel (bone marrow aspirate in EDTA, bone marrow smears, EDTA, freshly made blood smears) Cytology and routine haematology

42.00

Additional histopathology bone marrow core (fixed bone marrow core)

30.00

Biochemistry profiles Price (£)Small animal full profile (serum, fluoride, EDTA and freshly made blood smears)Routine haematology, albumin, ALT, AP, bilirubin, calcium, chloride, cholesterol, creatinine, globulin, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium, total protein, urea

47.00

Small animal full profile, biochemistry only 40.00

Small animal kidney profile (serum, EDTA and urine)Routine haematology, albumin, calcium, chloride, creatinine, globulin, phosphate, potassium, protein (total), sodium, urea and USG

31.00

Small animal liver profile (serum)Protein (total), albumin, globulin, ALT, AP, GGT, bilirubin, cholesterol

24.00

Bile acids stimulation panel (serum x2) Pre-prandial and post-prandial

17.25

Canine malabsorption panel (serum)TLI, folate and cobalamin

50.00

Feline malabsorption panel (serum)TLI, folate and cobalamin

62.00

Canine or feline short malabsorption panel (serum) Folate and cobalamin

38.00

Electrolyte panel (serum)Chloride, potassium, sodium

15.00

Short FIP profile (serum) FCoV, AGP and albumin/globulin

40.00

Full FIP profile (wet) (serum) FCoV serology, α1acid glycoprotein, albumin/globulin and cytology

48.00

Full FIP profile (dry) (serum and EDTA)FCoV serology, α1acid glycoprotein, albumin/globulin and haematology

48.00

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Special biochemistry Price (£)Ammonia* 14.00

Calcium, ionized* 14.00

Canine prostate specific arginine esterase (CPSE/BPH) (serum). Additional prostate cytology (at same time or after CPSE test) - prostate FNA or prostatic wash

45.00

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C-Reactive protein (CRP) (serum) 15.00

Digoxin (serum, no gel tube) 28.00

Fructosamine (serum) 15.50

Phenobarbitone (serum, no gel tube) 19.00

PLI (canine and feline) (serum) 59.00

Amylase (serum) 8.00

Bile acids (serum) 10.00

Lead (serum) 21.50

Lipase (serum) 8.00

Zinc (serum) 12.00

Potassium bromide (serum, no gel tube) 33.00

Progesterone (serum, no gel tube) 31.00

Serum protein electrophoresis (SPE) (serum) 25.00

TLI (canine/feline) (serum) 39.00

* Notify pathologist, special sample requirements: Heparin sample, chill on ice and analyse within 30 minutes of collection for ionized calcium and within 1-2 hours for ammonia

Skin Price (£)Skin scrape for ectoparasites (scrape and hair pluck) 15.50

Direct microscopy for bacteria and fungi (hair pluck, smear, skin scrape, tape strip)

15.50

Skin analysis panel (smear, hair pluck, swabs) Direct microscopy, bacteriology, dermatophyte culture

47.00

Faecal Tests Price (£)Occult Blood (1g faeces) 17.00

Giardia (1g faeces) 19.00

Salmonella (1g faeces) 19.00

Campylobacter (1g faeces) 20.00

Small animal faecal analysis profile (3g faeces)Routine bacteriology, worm eggs, Coccidia, Giardia

62.00

Urine Price (£)Urinalysis (5ml urine) USG, dipstick and deposit exam 16.50

Full urinalysis (5ml urine) USG, dipstick, deposit exam and bacterial culture & sensitivity

44.00

Urine cytology 30.00

Urine protein : creatinine ratio 20.00

Urine cortisol : creatinine ratio 35.00

Urine qualitative calculi analysis 30.00

Endocrine Price (£)

Cortisol (serum) 20.00

ACTH stimulation test (serum x2) Cortisol: pre and 1 hour post ACTH

30.00

Dexamethason supression test (serum x3) Cortisol: pre, 3 and 8 hr post dexamethason

37.50

Total T4 (serum) 17.00

Free T4 (serum) 35.00

Total T4/TSH (serum) 45.00

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Microbiology Price (£)Routine bacterial culture & sensitivity 32.00

Bacterial culture, sensitivity + anaerobes (contact us to discuss sampling methods)

35.00

Faecal bacterial culture & sensitivityIncludes aerobic plates, Salmonella and Campylobacter

33.50

Fungal culture (swab) 23.00

Dermatophyte culture (hair pluck) 23.00

Blood culture(contact us to discuss sampling methods)

31.00

Histopathology & cytology Price (£)

Histopathology single site 39.00

Histopathology additional site 9.00

Digit/tail/tooth/external ear canal histopathology

55.00

Express histopathology (report in 1-2 days from arrival – contact the lab before sending samples)

105.00

Urgent histopathology (report in 3 days from arrival) 45.00

Large biopsy with margin check (>10cm) 100.00

Cytology single site (up to 4 smears from the same location)

30.00

Cytology additional site 15.00

Full fluid analysis: Cytology, total protein, total cell count

38.00

Stem cell Price (£)

Equine bone marrow aspiration kit (including transport box)

82.50

Canine adipose tissue kit (including transport box) 35.00

Transport box only 20.00

Equine stem cell culture (up to 40 million cells from bone marrow aspirate)

995.00

Canine stem cell culture (10 million cells from adipose tissue, includes cryopreservation of cells)

500.00

Canine stromal vascular fraction (SVF) 48 hour service (includes cryopreservation of cells)

350.00

Cryopreservation of equine stem cells (for up to 5 years)

200.00

Resuscitation of cryopreserved cells (10 million) 200.00

All inclusive up front equine kit Includes the aspiration kit with transport box, culture of up to 40 million cells and cryopreservation of cells for up to 5 years

1200.00

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Susan Duthie BVMS PhD CertVR MRCVS Veterinary ManagerSusan graduated from the University of Glasgow Vet School and went straight into mixed practice. Five years later, she returned to Glasgow to complete a PhD encompassing veterinary virology. After completing a related post-doctoral study, she joined Biobest in 2003. Susan has daily involvement with the

HiHealth Herdcare Cattle Health Scheme, providing reports and advice for members, and is a member of the CHeCS Technical committee.

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Equine viral arteritis serology (VNT or ELISA) 15.00

Equine infectious anaemia serology (Coggins test) 13.00

Combined viral arteritis & infectious anaemia serology test

24.50

Rotavirus diagnostics (please phone for advice)

Cats Price (£)Rabies serologyMinimum 2mL blood, 1mL serum. Includes certificate and titre in IU/ml

52.50

Duplicate rabies certificate (where required) 20.00

Rabies express 450.00

Antibody and related assays (serum or clotted blood unless stated otherwise)Feline coronavirus IFA 17.00

Short FIP profile: FCoV, AGP and albumin/globulin 40.00

Full FIP profile (wet): FCoV serology, α1acid glycoprotein, albumin/globulin and cytology

48.00

Full FIP profile (dry): FCoV serology, α1acid glycoprotein, albumin/globulin and haematology

48.00

Feline immunodeficiency virus IFA 30.00

Toxoplasma gondii IgG and IgM IFA 33.00

Neospora IFA 27.00

Panleukopaenia virus HAI 32.00

Calicivirus VNT 46.00

Herpesvirus VNT 46.00

Feline TB interferon gamma test (2ml Heparinised blood)

200.00

Pathogen detectionFeLV antigen (air-dried smear or EDTA blood)

30.00

Respiratory virus isolation (FHV/Calicivirus or Pox from swab in transport medium)

20.00

Triple respiratory profile - respiratory VI + FHV & Chlamydia PCR (2 swabs in transport medium)

54.00

Birds Price (£)Avian chlamydia PCR (faeces, cloacal swab or tissue) 30.00

Psittacine beak and feather disease PCR (feather, heparinised blood, tissue)

30.00

Polyomavirus PCR (feather, heparinised blood, faeces, cloacal swab or tissue)

30.00

Avian sexing PCR (egg membranes, mouth swabs, feather, heparinised blood, tissue)

25.00

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Cats (continued) Price (£)PCRChlamydia PCR (ocular or nasal swab) 28.00

Herpesvirus PCR (ocular or nasal swab) 28.00

Combined chlamydia and herpesvirus PCR (ocular or nasal swab)

44.00

Panleukopenia PCR (faeces or tissue) 42.00

Dogs (continued) Price (£)Antibody assays (serum or clotted blood)Distemper virus VNT 20.00

Adenovirus VNT 20.00

Parvovirus HAI 20.00

Toxoplasma gondii IgG & IgM IFA 33.00

Neospora caninum IFA 27.00

Parainfluenza VNT 50.00

Herpesvirus VNT 50.00

Leptospirosis IFA (detects antibodies to all pathogenic serovars but not vaccination)

40.00

CPSE - prostate hyperplasia (detects canine prostate specific arginine esterase)

45.00

Virus detectionVirus Isolation (one of adenovirus, herpesvirus, parainfluenza virus)

20.00

PCRLeptospirosis (urine or tissue) 50.00

Parvovirus (faeces or tissue) 40.00

Distemper (CSF or swab) 50.00

Dogs Price (£)Rabies serologyMinimum 2mL blood, 1mL serum. Includes certificate and titre in IU/ml

52.50

Duplicate rabies certificate (where required) 20.00

Rabies express 450.00

Pre-booster immunity check (serum or clotted blood)Titres to Distemper Virus, Adenovirus and Parvovirus

47.00

Canine TB interferon gamma test (2ml heparinised blood)

200.00

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Serum sample requiredAlbumin, ALT, ALP, AST, BHB bilirubin, chloride, cholesterol, CK, creatinine, GGT, GLDH, globulin, glucose, magnesium, NEFA, phosphate, potassium, total protein, sodium, total calcium, triglycerides, urea

1-4 tests 8.00 each

5-9 tests 5.00 each

10 or more tests (or in addition to any profile) 4.00 each

Histopathology & cytology Price (£)

Histopathology up to 3 tissues 53.00

Histopathology additional tissue 9.20

Cytology single site (up to 8 slides from one site) 30.00

Cytology additional site 15.00

Farm animals

Biochemistry profiles & haematology Price (£)Large animal full profile (serum, fluoride, EDTA and freshly made blood smears)Routine haematology, albumin, AST, bilirubin, calcium, chloride, CK, creatinine, GGT, GLDH, globulin, glucose, phosphate, potassium, sodium, total protein, urea

41.00

Large animal full profile, biochemistry only 36.00

Large animal liver profile (serum)Albumin, AST, bilirubin, GGT, GLDH, globulin, total protein

26.00

Ruminant metabolic profile (serum and fluoride) Albumin, BHB, globulin, glucose, magnesium, NEFA, phosphate, total protein, urea

27.0024.00 5+

Downer cow profile (serum)AST, calcium, CK, magnesium, phosphate, urea

24.00

Bovine trace element profile (serum and heparin)Copper, selenium (GSH-Px)

16.0011.50 5+

Ovine trace element profile (serum and heparin) Copper, selenium (GSH-Px), Vitamin B12

22.0019.00 5+

Periparturient recumbent ewe profile (serum)BHB, calcium, magnesium

13.00

Pre lambing profile (serum) Albumin, BHB, urea

13.006.50 5+

Camelid profile (serum, fluoride, EDTA and freshly made blood smears) Large animal full profile plus smear exam for parasites

52.00

Routine haematology (EDTA and freshly made blood smears)

20.00

Haemoglobin or PCV (EDTA) 13.50

Smear examination for haematological parasites (EDTA and freshly made blood smears)

15.00

Principia Formisano, DVM VetScit MRCVS Veterinary Clinical PathologistPia graduated from the Veterinary School of the University of Naples “Federico II” in 2003. She moved to the UK to work in the veterinary diagnostic sector including positions as Veterinary Investigation Officer for the SRUC and as Veterinary Clinical Pathologist at University

of Glasgow and at RDSVS. Pia first joined Biobest in 2008 as part of her RDSVS residency. After completing her clinical pathology residency she re-joined Biobest in 2012 as Veterinary Clinical Pathologist. Pia is involved in all aspect of clinical pathology work including quality assurance, cytology, haematolgy, biochemistry and parasitology.

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Copper (serum only) 8.006.00 5+

Copper - liver (5g fresh tissue) 38.00

Fibrinogen (citrate blood) 10.00

Haptoglobin (serum) 15.00

Iodine - pooled up to 6 samples (heparin) 25.00

Lead (heparin) 12.00

Pepsinogen (serum) 12.50

Selenium (GSH-Px) (heparin) 8.006.00 5+

Selenium - liver (5g fresh tissue) 38.00

Thyroxin (T4) (serum) 12.5010.50 5+

Vitamin A (serum) 10.008.00 5+

Vitamin B12 (serum) 10.508.50 5+

Vitamin B12 (5g fresh tissue) 38.00

Vitamin E (serum) 10.008.00 5+

Zinc (sodium heparin or serum) 12.00

Zinc sulphate turbidity test (serum) 9.505.00 5+

Faecal Tests Price (£)Worm egg count & Coccidia (3g faeces) 14.00

10.00 5+

Fluke egg count (5g faeces) 14.00

Worm Coccidia 10.00

Worm egg count, no Coccidia 10.00

Pooling charge for up to 10 samples 15.00

Lungworm larvae (5g faeces) 18.00

Cryptosporidium (1g faeces) 21.00

Salmonella (1g faeces) 19.00

Neonatal ruminant enteritis profile (<5 days) 5g faeces for bacteriology (including Salmonella), Rotavirus, Coronavirus and Cryptosporidium

46.00

Young ruminant enteritis profile (6-21 days) 5g faeces for Salmonella, Rotavirus, Coronavirus and Cryptosporidium

42.00

Growing cattle enteritis profile (>22 days) 5g faeces for Salmonella, worm egg and Coccidia count

28.50

Adult ruminant scour (15g faeces) Johne’s PCR, Fluke Coproantigen and Salmonella

52.00

Kate Haig BVMS, MRCVS Veterinary AdviserKate graduated from the University of Glasgow veterinary school in 1980. Her experience within the veterinary industry includes research, general practice and the State Veterinary Service. She has also worked as a freelance copy-editor and proofreader specialising in scientific, medical

and veterinary textbooks. Kate joined Biobest in 2005 and provides veterinary support to customers, including current and prospective members of HiHealth Herdcare.

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Routine bacterial culture only 25.00

Routine bacterial culture & sensitivity (excluding faeces)

32.00

Milk bacteriology culture & sensitivity (milk 5+) 23.00

Milk bacterial culture only 17.00 10.50 5+

Clostridial toxins 36.50

Cattle Price (£)Bactoproof™ mastitis PCR test (preserved milk)Detects 16 pathogens, see website for further details

35.00

Antibody assays (Most tests can be done on serum, milk or bulk milk. Please call for details)

BVD ELISA 4.00

Johne’s ELISA (<50/50+ samples) 5.00/4.30

Leptospira hardjo ELISA 5.60

IBR ELISA 5.30

IBR gE marker ELISA (serum) 7.50

IBR gE marker ELISA (bulk milk) 15.00

Neospora caninum ELISA (<40/40+ samples) 8.00/6.50

Fasciola hepatica (Liver Fluke) ELISA 7.50

Salmonella ELISA 7.00

RSV ELISA 6.30

PI3 ELISA 6.30

Mycoplasma bovis ELISA 7.00

Total IgG 31.00

Rotavirus serology (colostrum or milk only) 75.00

Coronavirus serology (colostrum or milk only) 75.00

Rotavirus/coronavirus combined 110.00

Ostertagia ostertagi ELISA (recommended bulk milk only)

14.00

IBR or BVD VNT (minimun of 5 samples) 45.00

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Antigen detection BVD antigen (serum/ear tissue) 5.60

Fluke coproantigen ELISA (faeces) 15.00

Fluke coproantigen ELISA (pooled faeces up to 5 samples)

30.00

PCRJohne’s (faecal sample) 31.50

Johne’s pool (5 faecal samples) 37.50

BVD (individual serum) 24.00

BVD (ear tissue test only) 4.35

BVD (ear tissue tag and test) 5.00

BVD (pooled serum up to 10 samples) 32.00

BVD (bulk milk) 29.00

Leptospirosis (urine) 50.00

Respiratory PCR* 60.00

Respiratory PCR* (pool of up to 5 samples - must be same sample type)*Includes BoHV-1 (causative agent of IBR), PI3, RSV, Bovine coronavirus, Mycoplasma bovis, Histophilus somni, Pasteurella multocida, Mannheimia haemolytica

75.00

Fee for posted copies of report 2.00

BVD free antigen test upload 0.25

BVD free antibody test upload 0.50S

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CLA ELISA <10 / 10+ samples 9.00 / 8.00

EAE ELISA 8.50

Toxo ELISA 9.50

Johne’s disease ELISA 5.00

Liver fluke antibody 7.50

Border disease ELISA <10 / 10+ samples 8.50 / 8.00

Antigen DetectionFluke coproantigen ELISA Pool of up to 5 samples

15.00 30.00

Border disease PCR (serum only)Pool of up to 10 samples

10.0032.00

Johne’s PCR (faeces)Pool of up to 5 samples

31.5037.50

Orf exam 26.00

Sanne Dolieslager, DVM PhD MRCVS Clinpath AdviserSanne joined Biobest Laboratories as a Veterinary Advisor in December 2014 and her main role is to work as part of the clinical pathology team. After graduating from Utrecht University, the Netherlands, in 2008 she continued her studies at the University of Glasgow and gained a PhD in veterinary

microbiology and immunology. Prior to joining Biobest she worked in small animal veterinary practice and has taught undergraduates at the Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies in Edinburgh.

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Bacteriology Price (£)Bacteria Identification 42.00

Aerobic Culture and Sensitivity 25.00

Aerobic Culture and Sensitivity (2+ samples) 20.00

Anaerobic Culture and Sensitivity 35.00

Anaerobic Culture and Sensitivity (2+ samples) 30.00

Haemophilus parasuis/Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae

35.00

Haemophilus parasuis/Actinobacillus pleuropneumoniae (2+ samples)

30.00

Semen - Count 24.30

Semen - Morphology 29.00

Semen - Motility 10.00

Semen - Full Screen (Count/Morphology/Motility/Bacteriology)

50.00

Serology Price (£)Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae ELISA 7.00

PRRS ELISA (serum) 7.00

PRRS ELISA (oral fluid) 15.50

Swine influenza ELISA 7.00

Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae, PRRS and Swine influenza ELISA

18.00

PRRS PCR 26.00

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Worm Egg/Coccidian Oocyst Count (2+ samples) 9.25

Other Price (£)Rotavirus 23.50

Hygiene Price (£)Water - Total Viable Count (TVC) 13.50

Swab (TVC) 13.50

Water/Swab - TVC/Pseudomonas/Staphylococcus aureus/Coliforms/E.coli

33.00

Water - pH 13.00

Water - Oxidation Reduction Potential 5.00

Water/Swab - Enterococcus 14.10

Dipslide - TVC 11.20

Contract pricing is available for customers spending over £1000 per year, phone 0131 440 2628 for requirements.

Salmonella, PPV, PCV-2, APP serology and PCV-2 PCR is available on contract.

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Bacteriology Price (£)Post Mortem Bacteriology + Sensitivity (Aerobic) 25.00

Post Mortem Bacteriology + Sensitivity (Anaerobic)

35.00

Aspergillus 22.00

Bacteria Identification 42.00

Campylobacter (presence/absence) 15.10

E.coli serotyping (O1, O2 and O78) 41.00

Serology Price (£)Infectious Bronchitis Variant M41 HI 5.00

Infectious Bronchitis Variant 793b HI 5.00

Infectious Bronchitis Variant D274 HI 5.00

Infectious Bronchitis Variant 755 HI 5.00

Infectious Bronchitis Variant D1466 HI 5.00

Infectious Bronchitis Variant QX388 HI 5.00

Mycoplasma gallisepticum Rapid Serum Agglutination

3.50

Mycoplasma synoviae Rapid Serum Agglutination

3.50

Mycoplasma meleagridis Rapid Serum Agglutination

3.50

Ornithobacter rhinotracheale ELISA 5.00

Avian Rhinotracheitis ELISA 5.70

Infectious Bronchitis ELISA 3.00

Gumboro Disease ELISA (including vaccination prediction)

3.00

Avian Reovirus ELISA 6.75

Avian Influenza ELISA 4.50

Fowl Adenovirus Group 1 ELISA 3.20

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Other Price (£)Interpretation & Reporting of External Samples 22.73

Drinker Line swabbing kit (4 samples) 12.50

Hygiene Price (£)Water - Total Viable Count (TVC) 13.50

Swab (TVC) 13.50

Water/Swab - TVC/Pseudomonas/Staphylococcus aureus/Coliforms/E.coli

33.00

Water - pH 13.00

Water - Oxidation Reduction Potential 5.00

Water/Swab - Enterococcus 14.10

Dipslide - TVC 11.20

Bedding - Pseudomonas/E.coli/Coliforms/TVC/Yeast/Mould/Aspergillusfumigatus/Salmonella/ Campylobacter

15.00 - 50.00

Poultry tests include the cost of sampling kits - other than drinker line sampling. They also include interpretation and reporting fees.

Contract pricing is available for customers spending over £1000 per year, phone 0131 440 2628 for requirements.

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CHeCS herd health programmes for BVD, leptospirosis, IBR, Johne’s and NeosporaBVD only BVD testing and control 40.00*

bTB only 35.00

bTB add on to BVD or full membership 25.00

FullEradication, monitoring & accreditation for up to 5 diseases

85.00*

Bulk milk monitoring programme(3 bulk milk samples per annum including testing, milk pots and veterinary reporting)Silver BVD, IBR & leptospirosis CHeCS programme & Johne’s, Neospora, liver fluke and Ostertagia

£120.00*

Gold Silver plus 3 BactoproofTM mastitis tests

£190.00*

*A £10 discount will be applied to all members who choose to accept results and invoices by e-mail or fax.

David Kay BSc (Hons) MSc Farm Animal ManagerDavid graduated from The University of Edinburgh with an honours degree in Agricultural Science (Animal Science) in 1999. From a beef and dairy farming background he retains involvement with the family units. Before joining Biobest as the full-time Cattle Health

Scheme Manager in September 2006 he spent several years working in agricultural consultancy and rural development projects. David is the first point of contact for advice on HiHealth Herdcare membership and testing requirements.

Disease Testing Price (£)CHeCS TestingAntibody assays (serum or individual milk)BVD ELISA 3.35

Johne’s ELISA 4.10

Leptospira hardjo ELISA 4.80

IBR ELISA 3.80

IBR gE marker ELISA 6.65

Neospora caninum Ab ELISA 6.00

Virus detectionBVD antigen ELISA (serum) 4.80

PCRJohne’s (individual faecal sample) 28.00

Johne’s (pooled faecal up to 5 samples) 35.00

BVD (pooled serum up to 10 samples) 30.00

BVD (ear tissue tag and test) 4.70

BVD (ear tissue test only) 4.05

Non CHeCS TestingFasciola hepatica (liver fluke) Ab ELISA (serum) 7.00

Pliers for BVD Ear tissue testing 18.00

Individual animal sales certificate (members)Non membersDeclaration required, please contact the office

10.0015.00

BVD Free antibody upload (per sample) 0.50

BVD Free antigen test upload (per sample) 0.25

Metabolic profile testing is also available. Please contact the cattle health team for further advice or information packs.

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This table provides general guidelines on the testing rules. For further information and specific recommendations for your herd, please discuss with your vet and HiHealthHerdcare.

Bovine TB CHeCS herd accreditation is also available through HiHealth Herdcare. A herd is given a TB score based on the last 10 years of TB test data supplied by APHA. The CHeCS Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) Herd Accreditation Programme details, and the CHeCS Technical Document incorporating rules for cattle health schemes, are available at http://www.checs.co.uk/about-us/downloads/

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BVD

Antibody check test on 5 animals from each management group of animals 9–18 months for antibody. Consult CHeCS rules for definition of separate groups. Or Test all calves born over a 12-month period for virus. In addition bulk milk antibody testing in dairy herds not vaccinating against BVD.

12-month interval between antibody check tests. Calf virus testing ongoing throughout year. Quarterly bulk milk tests. If main bulk tank antibody positive test sample from 1st lactation heifers only – see CHeCS rules.

2 clear tests, 1 on each of 2 subsequent calf crops. Or 2 clear calf crops. Every calf born must be tested. Negative herd or 1st lactation bulk tests.

Annual youngstock check test Or Continuing negative virus screens of every calf born. In addition bulk milk testing can be used to monitor dairy herds (not compulsory).

IBRAntibody test all animals 12 months and over plus all younger non-homebred animals.

1-12 months 2 clear tests Antibody testing on a statistical sample of animals 12 months and older – see CHeCS rules for further details. Breeding bulls, and for IBR all non-homebred and marker vaccinated animals must additionally be tested. In dairy herds milking animals are not included in the sample but are monitored through quarterly bulk milk tests.Leptospirosis

Antibody test all animals in the herd 2 years and over plus animals between 1 and 2 years old that are to be kept for breeding.

6-12 months 2 clear tests

Johne’s diseaseAntibody test all animals in the herd 2 years and over. Follow-up blood/dung tests on any antibody positive animals

12 months A herd is assigned a Risk Level according to the percentage of reactors identified - see CHeCS rules for further details. 3 clear annual tests allow Risk Level 1 status.

Neospora

Antibody test all females in the herd 2 years and over plus females between 1 and 2 years old that are to be kept for breeding and any purchased females.

12 months A herd is assigned a Risk Level according to the percentage of reactors identified - see CHeCS rules for further details. 3 clear annual tests allow Risk Level 1 status.

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Annual membershipHiHealth Flockcare & Herdcare full membership

30.00100.00

Pre-lambing nutritional package (BHB, urea, albumin)

6.00 5+ samples

Periparturient metabolic package (Calcium, magnesium, BHB)

12.50 per sample

Trace element growing lamb package (samples from 6 animals - copper, cobalt, selenium)

99.00

Trace element lamb package (plus fluke serology x 6)

140.00

Trace element lamb package (plus fluke serology and pooled worm egg count)

150.00

Trace element ewe package(samples from 6 animals – copper, cobalt, selenium, Pooled iodine)

125.00

Thin ewe package(MV, CLA & Johne’s serology plus composite WEC & composite fluke – up to 10 samples)

205.00

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Rebecca Mearns, MA VetMB CertSHP MRCVS Veterinary AdviserRebecca joined Biobest as Senior Veterinary Advisor in January 2015 to work within the HiHealth Herdcare cattle team but also with a wider remit to offer advice and expertise across the board on ruminants (cattle, sheep and goats). Before starting her role at Biobest

Rebecca was a Veterinary Investigation Officer at Penrith Veterinary Investigation Centre and prior to that worked in a similar role at SAC Edinburgh after having started out in general veterinary practice. She is also a member of the Sheep Veterinary Society Committee and the Goat Veterinary Society.

HiHealth Flockcare (continued) Price (£)Pre-purchase/quarantined sheep package(BDV PCR, MV & CLA ELISA, Johne’s PCR, WEC & fluke coproantigen)

65.00

MV/CAE 6.25

CLA 8.00

EAE 8.20

Toxo 8.50

Johne’s disease Ab ELISA 4.10

Johne’s disease PCR (individual faecal sample) 28.00

Johne’s disease PCR (pooled faeces up to 5 samples) 35.00

Worm egg count individual 12.00

Worm egg count pooled (up to 10 samples) 25.00

Fasciola hepatica (liver fluke) Ab ELISA 7.00

Fluke coproantigen 13.00

Fluke egg examination individual 12.00

Fluke egg examination pooled (up to 10 samples) 25.00

Border disease virus Ab ELISA (<10 / 10+ samples) 8.00/7.00

Border disease virus individual PCR (serum only) (individual / up to 10 samples)

9.00/30.00

Sheep Scab ELISA 9.50

All prices exclude VAT. Prices are valid until 31 December 2018 unless otherwise notified. Tests are conducted solely under Biobest Laboratories Limited Terms and Conditions of Supply. (www.biobest.co.uk)

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