Abstract
Sheep scab is caused by the mite Psoroptes ovis and is the most important ectoparasitic disease of sheep in the UK. Sheep scab represents a significant threat to animal welfare, making a rapid and accurate diagnosis of paramount importance. Recently the Moredun Research Institute (MRI) has developed a diagnostic ELISA for the detection of antibodies specific to a mite allergen (Pso o 2) which has proven highly sensitive in the diagnosis of sub-clinical infestation. At the same time, worldwide interest has grown over the application of microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) for low cost, point of care, multiplexed analyses. The combined application of these new technologies with the existing Pso o 2 antibody ELISA could represent a very powerful, improved diagnostic tool for sheep scab.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
