Eimeria necatrix

Eimeria necatrix is one of the most pathogenic species of chicken coccidia. It develops in the small intestine, causing haemorrhagic enteritis, a marked drop in weight gain and high mortality, mainly in older birds such as pullets and breeders. Species-specific identification of Eimeria supports coccidiosis diagnosis and the monitoring of anticoccidial and vaccination programmes.

The OneqPCR-realtime™ Eimeria necatrix Kit is a ready-to-use assay for the specific detection of Eimeria necatrix DNA by real-time PCR (qPCR). Specific primers and a FAM-labelled hydrolysis probe amplify the target, while an internal control detected in the HEX channel reveals possible PCR inhibition or extraction failure. Positive and negative controls are included, and results can be analysed qualitatively or quantitatively using a standard curve.