What is animal pregnancy rapid testing?
Animal pregnancy rapid testing is a method of determining whether an animal is pregnant using a quick and easy test. These tests are typically used in livestock, such as cattle, sheep, and goats, but they can also be used in other animals, such as horses, cats and dogs.
There are a few different types of animal pregnancy rapid tests available, but they all work in a similar way. The test typically involves collecting a blood sample from the animal and then adding it to a test kit. The test kit contains antibodies that bind to pregnancy hormones, and if the animal is pregnant, the antibodies will bind to the hormones and cause a color change in the test kit. Animal pregnancy rapid tests are a quick and easy way to determine whether an animal is pregnant. They are also relatively inexpensive, making them a cost-effective option for livestock producers.
Here are the typical pregnancy hormones tested by pregnancy rapid test kit for different animals.
| Animal species | Pregnancy hormone | Test method | Test sample | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovine, including dairy and beef cattle, etc | Pregnancy associated glycoproteins, PAG | Lateral flow rapid test | Blood, serum, milk, etc | as early as 28 days post AI. |
| Swine, pig, sows | Estrone sulfate | Later flow rapid test | Urine | as early as 19 days post AI |
| Dog | Relaxin | Later flow rapid test | Blood, serum | as early as 19 days post breeding |
| Cat | Relaxin | Later flow rapid test | Blood, serum | as early as 21 days post breeding |
FAQs about animal pregnancy rapid testing kits
Here are some frequently asked questions about these animal pregnancy rapid testing kits
- Are there any home pregnancy test kits for animals?
- Yes, there are. Ringbio has the rapid test kit for home and farm testing of animal pregnancy, including rapid tests for cow, swine, dog and cats. Check these links for details: Ringbio cow pregnancy test kit, Ringbio pig pregnancy test kit and Ringbio pet pregnancy test kit.
- Can we use human pregnancy rapid test kit for our pet?
- No, you can not use any human pregnancy test kit for pet, because the pregnancy hormones in human and pets are different.
- Can we use the pig pregnancy test kit to detect cow?
- No. you can not use any pig pregnancy test kit for cow, because the pregnancy hormones in cow and pig are different.
- Can we use the urine sample instead of serum for cat and dog pregnancy testing?
- No, you can not use the urine for pet pregnancy testing, because the hormone concentration in urine is quite low.
- Can we use estrone sulfate for cow pregnancy testing?
- No, for early pregnancy testing, PAG is the only option. For late pregnancy, for instance, 160days post AI, you can use estrone sulfate testing.
- Can we use the human pregnancy test kit for pig pregnancy testing?
- No, you can not use the human pregnancy test kit for pig pregnancy testing, because the pregnancy hormones in human and pig are different.
