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 : Dr Ann Letellier, CRSV@umontreal.ca