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Testing Options
- Johne's Disease
- BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea)
- Bovine Leukosis
- Progesterone
- Mastitis

Program Topics
- Johne's Disease
- BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhea)
- Bovine Leukosis
- Progesterone

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- Submission Form
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- Shipping Information
- Sampling Kits
- Cost Calculator

Online Information
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Test Results
- Web-Reports

Popular new tool for management
Since its introduction in May, mastitis testing on DHI samples has proven to have value to NorthStar producers. The flexibility in testing (high SCC, whole herd or fresh cow programs; individual, pooled or bulk milk samples) as well as the sensitivity and quicker turnaround have made detection for contagious mastitis organisms (M. bovis, Strep. ag. & Staph. aureus) an attractive alternative to help identify, or rule out, the cause of high SCC levels in herds. Producers are encouraged to talk with their DHI Specialist or contact AntelBio for additional information on contagious mastitis testing options.

Summer - not just for vacations
For the 5th consecutive year, AntelBio participated in the Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine-Food Systems Fellowship program. This year our summer intern, Michael Nowicki, was busy getting some great hands-on experience with a variety of dairy industry related occupations through AntelBio’s association with the NorthStar Cooperative family of businesses. He also researched and collected samples to provide preliminary data for a grant submission that focuses on diagnostic testing which could enhance dairy cattle welfare and productivity.

DHI 420… version 2.0
Beginning in July, producers on DHI that submit samples for Johne’s testing will notice a change in the DHI 420 Johne’s report that is provided via DRMS. Now, in addition to the cumulative information on positive and suspect animals in the top section of the report, test values will be provided for negative animals from the current test. While many producers find that knowing who was negative is sufficient, for those with the most stringent management protocols, differentiating between animals relative to the herd’s actual baseline may provide value.

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Assays & Technology
- ELISA
- PCR

Available Diagnostics
- Johne's ELISA
- Leukosis ELISA
- BVD ELISA

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- ELISA
- PCR

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