Webinar: Feline Infectious Peritonitis- Diagnostic Challenges in Practice

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Webinar: Feline Infectious Peritonitis- Diagnostic Challenges in Practice

The free class “Continuous learning with Bioguard” theme for this month will be conducted on May 25th. hosted by Dr. Yung-Tsun Lo, DVM, Ph.D. and , an expert in virology, molecular biology, and clinical microbiology at Bioguard Corporation.

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is caused by the infection of feline coronavirus. Once a cat develops clinical FIP, the disease is usually progressive and almost always fatal. Diagnosis of FIP remains challenging and typically is the combination of signalment, clinical signs, and diagnostic aids that will help the clinician to obtain a diagnosis. In some cases, the diagnosis can be elusive and may depend on the logical exclusion of other possibilities. Overall, prompt diagnosis of FIP is not only important for disease management, but also for better quality of life of the infected cat.

Register For the Free Class

Date: May. 25th, 2022

Time: 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm (West Indonesia time, GMT+7)

Presenters: Dr. Yung-Tsun Lo

Cost: FREE

Bioguard is looking forward to seeing you at this event. Happy Learning!

38th World Veterinary Association Congress

The World Veterinary Association (WVA) is delighted to announce and to invite you to the 38th World Veterinary Association Congress (WVAC2023) that will take place in Taipei, Taiwan on April 26-29, 2023.

Take this opportunity to enhance your continuing education in veterinary science, to meet colleagues from all over the world, and visit the wonderful island of Taiwan.

The WVAC2023 will provide a unique and informative experience for veterinarians across all disciplines of the profession to come together to explore the challenges that veterinarians face not only regarding the health and welfare of animals, but also of our environment.

The conference will host leading speakers from around the world to present and discuss the latest knowledge and innovations in veterinary medicine, demonstrating the value of the profession for the public good in our fast-changing world.

Join us in Taipei to celebrate the veterinary profession, expand your knowledge and to enjoy the exotic island of Taiwan.

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Importance of Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV) and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Testing

Unlike some forms of viruses that infect cells and then kill them, FeLV and FIV actually alter the genetic material of the infected cell and turn cells into little virus factories. This process takes time, so in both cases, cats may be infected for many years before becoming clinically ill.

FeLV and FIV in cats are serious and unfortunately incurable diseases. Therefore, FIV and FeLV status of every cat at risk of infection should be known. Cats should be tested as soon as possible after they are acquired, following exposure to an infected cat or a cat of unknown infection status, prior to vaccination against FeLV or FIV, and whenever clinical illness occurs.

VETlabs Feline leukemia Virus (FeLV) Ag/ Feline immunodeficiency Virus (FIV) Ab Combo Test is a sandwich lateral flow immunochromatographic assay, developed by Bioguard Corporation for enabling the simplicity of rapidly testing or detecting the feline leukemia virus antigen and feline immunodeficiency Virus antibody in cat’s blood.

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Rivalta test for Feline infectious peritonitis diagnosis

Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP) is an important disease of domestic cats. It occurs worldwide in cats of all ages, but the disease is most common in young cats less than two years of age. Although FIP is not a particularly common disease, it is important because once a cat develops the disease, the outcome is almost invariably fatal.

FIP is caused by the infection of feline coronavirus. Infection with coronavirus is actually very common in cats, but most of the time it does not cause any problems, other than perhaps mild self-limiting diarrhea. Uncommonly, the virus mutates (changes) to a strain of coronavirus which has the potential to cause disease. This mutated strain is the cause of FIP. Two main forms of the disease are known as ‘wet’ or ‘effusive’ disease, and ‘dry’ or ‘non-effusive’ disease. Many cats may in fact have a mix of these two types.

Bioguard’s “Peritonitis Detection Kit”, a Rivalta test, is a very simple, inexpensive method that does not require special laboratory equipment and can be performed easily in private practice for the diagnosis of wet form FIP. The high protein content and high concentrations of fibrin and inflammatory mediators lead to a positive reaction.

Prompt diagnosis of cats infected with FIP play an important role in management of the diseases.

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