Horse Studs & Breeders
BIODX Horse Studs & Breeders solution.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this solution.
What veterinary diagnostic tests are available for horse studs? +
BIODX documentation identifies equine tests including Foal IgG, Equine Progesterone, Equine Serum Amyloid A (eSAA) and Equine ACTH. Applications include neonatal foal immune assessment, reproductive monitoring, inflammation monitoring and endocrine assessment.
What is a Foal IgG test used for? +
The BIODX documentation identifies Foal IgG testing for assessing neonatal foal immune levels, evaluating mare colostrum quality after foaling and serially monitoring immune levels.
How much sample is required for the Foal IgG test? +
The BIODX documentation specifies serum or plasma and a 10 µL sample volume, with a documented testing time of 10 minutes.
What is Equine Progesterone testing used for? +
The BIODX describe applications including predicting estrus cycles, assessing progesterone levels, tracking heat cycles and monitoring behaviour.
What is Equine SAA testing used for? +
Equine SAA testing is documented for quantitative measurement of SAA in equine serum and plasma and for applications including infection, gastrointestinal disease, reproductive disease, joint disease and monitoring inflammatory response to treatment.
What sample is used for Equine SAA testing? +
The BIODX documentation specifies serum or plasma, with a 10 µL sample volume and a 5-minute reaction time.
What is Equine ACTH testing used for? +
The BIODX documentation identifies applications including pituitary dysfunction diagnosis, seasonal diagnostic-threshold determination and dynamic function test assistance.
Can horse studs use point-of-care veterinary diagnostics? +
Point-of-care diagnostic technology can be incorporated into an equine veterinary workflow where the specific analyser and assay are appropriate for the intended use and operated according to BIODX instructions and veterinary protocols.
Does BIODX provide veterinary diagnostic equipment for horse breeders? +
BIODX can provide access to veterinary diagnostic technologies and equine testing solutions. Exact analyser models, assay compatibility and availability should be confirmed with BIODX before publication or purchase.
Can BIODX help a horse stud choose diagnostic equipment? +
BIODX can assess the stud's testing requirements, veterinary workflow and desired diagnostic applications to help identify an appropriate solution. Exact equipment configuration should be confirmed before purchase.