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   How do you test for brucellosis in dogs?

   • At the KSVDL, we offer six different test options for canine brucellosis: Brucella BAPA (buffered acidified plate antigen). This serology test detects smooth Brucella spp. such as abortus, B. suis and B. melitensis. It will not detect B. canis. This is a good screening test for dogs that intermingle with farm animals. A negative result is reliable.

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   How do I know if my dog has brucellosis?

   • Brucellosis can be difficult to diagnose, and there is not a standard protocol to follow to help guide the diagnostic process in dogs. A good rule of thumb is to use more than one type of test to help increase the chances of detecting Brucella.

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   What if my brucellosis test is positive?

   • A positive result requires confirmatory testing. Brucella canis Rapid Slide Agglutination Test (RSAT). This serology test will detect antibodies to canis only. It has a higher sensitivity, making it a good screening test for Brucella canis. (Be aware that a ‘higher sensitivity’ for brucellosis is still only around 71%.

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   How often should a stud dog be tested for Brucella canis?

   • Stud dogs must be tested annually, and bitches must be tested prior to each breeding. This serological test should even be done on a stud dog being collected for frozen semen. Any new animal entering the premises should be quarantined for 8–12 weeks and tested for Brucella canis at the beginning and the end of the quarantine period.

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   A more specific test, called an agar gel immunodiffusion test (AGID), will identify infected animals between 12 weeks and 1-year post-infection. Other tests include ELISA assays, PCR testing, and bacterial culture to look for the B. canis organism itself. What is the treatment for canine brucellosis?

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   The Canine Brucella Multiplex Assay was developed at the Animal Health Diagnostic Center at Cornell University. It detects antibodies to two different B. canis antigens in canine serum (Figure 1). The test is based on antigen-coated fluorescent beads and simultaneously measures antibodies against both antigens in a single sample.

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   Jan 12, 2024 · At the KSVDL, we offer six different test options for canine brucellosis: Brucella BAPA (buffered acidified plate antigen). This serology test detects smooth Brucella spp. such as abortus, B. suis and B. melitensis. It will not detect B. canis. This is a good screening test for dogs that intermingle with farm animals.

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   May 26, 2021 · The Importance of Testing. There are accurate, definitive tests for brucellosis (PCR-based, blood culture), but they must be performed correctly. Screening tests are accurate if negative...

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   Epidemiology |. Clinical Signs |. Diagnosis |. Treatment |. Zoonotic Risk |. ForMore Information. Brucellosis is an important venereal disease affecting many species, including dogs. Clinical signs include infertility, abortion, stillbirth, placentitis, metritis, epididymitis, prostatitis, and orchitis.

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   Feb 1, 2021 · Updated: Feb 01, 2021 | 5 Minutes. Canine brucellosis is an important cause of reproductive failure in dogs. It is most commonly caused by the bacteria Brucella canis, and results in...

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    The disease is diagnosed through laboratory tests. Spread of infection is controlled through isolation of infected dogs. Brucellosis is very difficult to treat successfully and may include longterm antibiotics. Neutering of infected dogs is sometimes an alternative to euthanasia.