Ann. Méd. Vét., 2001, 145 (3), pp 164-173 Rapid immunological diagnosis of transmissible spongiform encephalopathiesPASTORET P.-P., GOUFFAUX M., SAEGERMAN C., ROELS S., DECHAMPS P., THIRY E., VANOPDENBOSCH E.Abstract :
The development of rapid tests for the post mortem diagnosis of bovine spongiform encephalopathy made possible to extend the detection to bovine carcasses older than 30 months in slaughterhouses. This article reviews the rapid immunological tests and the measures enforced in Belgium to improve the control. Get the PDF Contact person : paul-pierre.pastoret@ulg.ac.be |