Cell Cultured Mycoplasma Agglutinin: New Possibilities for Monitorin

Abstract

Monitoring of Mycoplasma gallisepticum (MG) infection combined with regulatory measures (segregation – rejection – sanitation) is the only effective approach to avoid losses of profit in poultry business, which is still observed worldwide. The main tools for MG monitoring include serum plate agglutination (SPA), hemagglutination-inhibition test (HI) and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). The SPA is much more universal and quick test for different poultry species comparing to other assays. Here we report the results of our attempt to enhance mycoplasma antigen competence in early-term diagnostics of mycoplasma infection in poultry flocks.