Product Description:
BioVenic Bovine Species Probe-based qPCR Kit is designed for the real-time detection of Bovine Species in Food, animal feed, and environmental samples using a Probe-based qPCR method. For research use only.
Details:
A common form of adulteration in meat products involves mixing or substituting high-value meat species with cheaper alternatives to achieve higher profits. In Europe, adulteration with horse meat in beef products has been linked to an economic loss of 45.6 million dollars. Utilizing highly sensitive and rapid assays to identify and quantify meat species can uncover fraudulent substitutions in meat products.
Product Type:
Probe-based qPCR
Pathogen Type:
Species Identification; Adulteration Identification
Pathogen Investigated:
Bos taurus
Compatible Sample Types:
Food, animal feed, and environmental samples. Sample preparation (DNA or RNA isolation) is required before the assay procedure.
Storage conditions:
Liquid Format: Store at -20°C for 12 months. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing.
Lyophilized Format: Store at Room Temperature for 12 months before opening.
Shipping conditions:
Liquid Format: Shipped with dry ice.
Lyophilized Format: Shipped at Room Temperature.