KitPCR is pleased to announce the introduction of three specialized PCR detection kits in Belgium, designed to enhance veterinary diagnostic capabilities and livestock health surveillance across the country. These advanced diagnostic tools represent our commitment to supporting Belgium’s animal health infrastructure and regional agricultural productivity.
Strategic Veterinary Pathogen Detection for European Livestock
Belgium’s dairy and beef cattle industries are vital to European food production and agricultural trade. The introduction of these three veterinary PCR kits addresses critical pathogenic concerns affecting herd health, milk quality, and regional biosecurity:
- Corynebacterium bovis (Oneq) — Rapid identification for contagious mastitis management
- Corynebacterium bovis (VETPCR) — Advanced detection for comprehensive udder health surveillance
- Mycoplasma sp — Sensitive monitoring for mycoplasmal infections in cattle and other livestock
Why These Pathogens Matter in Belgian Agriculture
Belgium’s intensive livestock farming and integration within European supply chains create unique diagnostic challenges requiring sophisticated veterinary surveillance:
Corynebacterium bovis (Oneq) PCR Kit
Corynebacterium bovis is a significant cause of contagious mastitis affecting dairy cattle across Europe. This environmental pathogen poses critical challenges for:
- Dairy herd health management and milk quality assurance
- Identification and control of subclinical mastitis infections
- Prevention of pathogen transmission between animals during milking
- Compliance with European milk hygiene and animal welfare standards
- Breeding program management and herd selection decisions
The Oneq formulation provides rapid, specific detection critical for effective herd management protocols.
Corynebacterium bovis (VETPCR) PCR Kit
Our comprehensive VETPCR formulation offers enhanced detection sensitivity and specificity for veterinary applications:
- Advanced surveillance of contagious mastitis in large-scale dairy operations
- Confirmation testing for suspected Corynebacterium bovis infections
- Epidemiological tracking across multiple farms and regional networks
- Integration into routine herd health monitoring programs
- Support for veterinary diagnostic laboratory confirmation
This dual approach allows veterinarians to choose the most appropriate detection method for their specific diagnostic objectives.
Mycoplasma sp PCR Kit
Mycoplasmal infections represent an emerging concern for livestock health across Europe. Our Mycoplasma sp detection kit enables:
- Identification of respiratory mycoplasmal infections in cattle and other livestock
- Detection in clinical and subclinical disease presentations
- Support for treatment decisions and antimicrobial stewardship protocols
- Herd epidemiological investigation and disease trend monitoring
- Research into mycoplasmal pathogenesis and transmission dynamics
Sensitive detection is essential for containing spread in intensive farming environments.
Comprehensive Product Features
All three kits embody KitPCR’s commitment to veterinary diagnostic excellence:
✓ High Sensitivity & Specificity — Optimized for cattle, dairy, and mixed livestock diagnostic applications
✓ Validated Protocols — Tested across European veterinary laboratory platforms and workflows
✓ Complete Reagent Systems — Positive/negative controls, species-specific primers, master mixes, and reaction buffers
✓ Rapid Turnaround — Results within hours supporting timely clinical and management decisions
✓ European Compliance — Designed to support EU animal health regulations and biosecurity standards
✓ Flexible Formats — Available in formats suitable for single-farm diagnostics through centralized laboratory networks
Applications Across Belgium and Northern Europe
These kits are designed for:
- Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories — Confirmation testing and pathogen identification
- Dairy Farms — On-farm or cooperative laboratory screening programs
- Large-scale Cattle Operations — Herd health surveillance and outbreak response
- Veterinary Clinics — Direct support for clinical diagnostic services
- Food Safety Authorities — Milk quality monitoring and safety assurance programs
- Animal Health Regulatory Bodies — Disease surveillance and biosecurity compliance verification
- Research Institutions — Epidemiological studies and pathogenic mechanism investigation