Diagnostic Laboratory

Since 1999, the RCMS laboratory provides support for the need & specific requirements of the industry. The diagnostic laboratory has an accreditation by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD*).

Services :

You have a specific problem to solve; we can surely help you with…

* AAVLD accredited laboratory methods are denoted by *.

IN MICROBIOLOGY (STANDARDIZED METHODS)

• Detection and enumeration of different microorganisms from food (food/feed), faecal matter, water and environmental samples
  For example: Salmonella*, Campylobacter, Clostridium, lactic bacteria, E. coli, enterococcus, Listeria, Yersinia, Staphylococcus…
• Antibiograms
  • Discs or dilutions (MIC)
• Antibiotic detection (animal feed, kidneys, eggs)
  • STOP test, KIS test, Premi-test*

IN SEROLOGY :

• Develop, validate and/or use of new diagnostic tools to detect contaminated animals or samples
• ELISA Salmonella (IgG, IgM)*
• ELISA Yersinia enterocolitica
• Specific service (food-borne pathogens)
• Titration of Salmonella specific antibodies in egg powder

IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY :

• Detection of virulence and antimicrobial resistance genes
• Serotyping by PCR method (Listeria)
• Detection and tracking of Listeria monocytogenes (+ characterization)

• Salmonella detection by PCR
• Molecular traceability (PFGE, MLST, HRM)
• Characterization of complex ecosystems (PCR-SSCP, T-RFLP), metagomic interpretation (ion torrent Illumina)

IN CONTROLLED CONDITIONS

• Several experimental infections models in pigs and poultry have been developed (Salmonella, S. suis, Campylobacter…)
• Efficacy trials of control strategies of various pathogens level 2 animal facilities (probiotics, prebiotics, mash, organic acids, essential oils…)
• Benefits: studies of several parameters with precision – REPA-pet store / simulation of ground conditions

A PERSONALIZED APPROACH: TAILORED AND SENSITIVE AND ADAPTED TO CUSTOMER`S NEEDS

• Sampling plan development and application
• Expert-service provide advice or solutions to specific industry requirements Ex: suspicion of Salmonella, Listeria, Campylobacter contamination / comparison of genetic profiles from various sources (PFGE)
• Protocol optimization

Rate : upon submission
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9h00-16h30
Contact : D^r Ann Letellier, CRSV@umontreal.ca

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