Cat#:EIA-253C;Product Name:MVV / CAEV ELISA Kit;Size:1plates;Sample:sheep serum and goat serum;Intended use:RUO;Synonym:MVV; Maedi Visna Virus;Background:MVV and CAEV cause a slowly evolving disease of sheep or goat characterized by interstitial pneumonia, meningoencephalitis, indurative mastisis, and non suppurative arthritis. The infection has been reported to be of high prevalence in many countries but only some of the infected animals develop chronic progressive lesions and eventually die from the infection. The etiological agent is the prototype of the Lentivirinae sub-family of the Retroviridae, and are collectively known as small ruminant lentiviruses (SRLV). The lentiviruses have the ability to evade the defense mechanisms of their natural host, thus causing persistent infection. The infected animals remain carriers of the virus for life, contributing to the propagation of the infection within flocks. Viral transmission occurs principally between the dam and her progeny, via the colostrum and milk. The degree of transmission between the dam and her offspring is high. In order to control the spread of the virus, the viral carriers have to be detected and eradicated as no vaccine or treatment is yet available. As most of the infected sheep or goat develop a humoral response, the demonstration of anti-virus antibodies by serological techniques is indicative of viral infection.;Species Reactivity:Virus;Application:Qualitative;Storage:Unopened Kit: Store at 2 - 8°C. Do not use past kit expiration date. Opened/Reconstituted Reagents: TMB Solution A; TMB Solution B; TMB Stop Solution; Wash Buffer; HRP-conjugate antibody The above mentioned reagents should be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C. Microplate Wells: Return unused wells to the foil pouch containing the desiccant pack, reseal along entire edge of zip-seal. May be stored for up to 1 month at 2 - 8°C.;Usage:For Lab Research Use Only;Detection Principle:I-ELISA;