Federal Centre for Animal Health Develops Antibody Test for Mycoplasma Bovis in Cattle

Scientists at the Federal Centre for Animal Health have developed a diagnostic kit for the detection of specific antibodies to Mycoplasma bovis in cattle. This development was reported by the press service of the Federal Centre.

The kit is designed for serum analysis using the indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) method. It received approval from the academic council on October 16, 2026.

The test identifies antibodies produced by the animal's immune system in response to Mycoplasma bovis infection. The duration of the study is 75 minutes. According to the developers, the use of commercial counterparts takes between 90 and 135 minutes.

In creating the test system, scientists used antigens from pathogen strains circulating in Russia. The institution's press service stated that this new development can serve as a domestic alternative to imported diagnostic kits.

Mycoplasma bovis causes diseases in cattle that can be accompanied by bronchopneumonia, mastitis, arthritis, otitis, and reproductive dysfunctions. The infection reduces the productivity of animals and is associated with economic losses for farms.

Detecting antibodies allows for the assessment of the pathogen's spread among animals. The data obtained can be used for planning veterinary preventive and anti-epizootic measures.