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What is the best way to A2 test my dairy animals?

What is the best way to A2 test my dairy animals?

Sep 5, 2023 | Educational Blog

So, you are interested in knowing the A1/A2 status of your cows but are confused about which test is best. The CentralStar A1/A2 genotype test is validated for use on individual animals and can be performed on blood, tissue, or milk; however, determining which method...
Lameness: Challenge conventional thinking

Lameness: Challenge conventional thinking

Aug 17, 2023 | Educational Blog

Conventional thinking is considered tried and true, going unquestioned; but is that always the best approach? Through National Animal Health Monitoring¹, we know lameness is among one of the top-five reasons dairy cows leave the herd. Obviously, management practices...
Been there, done that. What’s next for Johne’s disease?

Been there, done that. What’s next for Johne’s disease?

May 12, 2023 | Webinars

Johne’s disease isn’t a new challenge facing herds; but it may be one that has fallen into a rut or forgotten, particularly if herd prevalence is low. You’ve been there and done that; so what’s next? In this webinar recording from May 10, 2023, Dr. Don Niles, dairy...
How To Collect a Blood Sample for Cattle Testing

How To Collect a Blood Sample for Cattle Testing

Mar 17, 2023 | Educational Blog

Supplies Needed: Vacutainer® Vial Double-sided needle Needle holder Be sure to check which type of vial is required for your desired test type. Red-top vials Pregnancy Johne’s Leukosis BVD Neospora Purple-top vials A1/A2 AntelBio™ STRATA-G™ BLV PCR Pregnancy Johne’s...

BLV/Leukosis: Untreatable does not mean unmanageable

Feb 2, 2023 | Webinars

Dr. Don Niles and leading Michigan State University (MSU) researcher, Dr. Tasia Kendrick, discuss recent research efforts that will help you manage the effects of BLV on dairy- and beef-cattle health and productivity. Watch this video on YouTube...
Mastitis PCR Frequently Asked Questions

Mastitis PCR Frequently Asked Questions

Jan 19, 2023 | Educational Blog

What is PCR? Polymerase chain reaction is an advanced laboratory technique that amplifies DNA so it can be detected even when present in very, very small quantities. It is the same technique used to investigate crime scenes. How does PCR determine how much DNA is...
Diagnostic Testing Sampling & Shipping Guidelines

Diagnostic Testing Sampling & Shipping Guidelines

Jun 27, 2021 | Educational Blog

Diagnostic Testing Guidelines Diagnostic Testing Sampling & Shipping Guidelines CentralStar’s laboratories perform both diagnostic testing, as well as DHI milk analysis, making sample submission convenient and economical. Our experienced laboratory technicians...