Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus isolated from farmed rainbow trout and tilapia in Kenya is identical to European isolates.

Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus (IPNV) is an aquabirnavirus that causes serious diseases in a variety of fish species worldwide. It has been isolated from a large number of healthy fresh and marine water fish. Prior to this study, there was no record of the presence of IPNV infection in Kenya.

Milk composition for admixed dairy cattle in Tanzania. 

It is well established that milk composition is affected by the breed and genotype of a cow. The present study investigated the relationship between the proportion of exotic genes and milk composition in Tanzanian crossbred dairy cows. Milk samples were collected from 209 animals kept under smallholder production systems in Rungwe and Lushoto districts of Tanzania.

Quantum Mycotoxins Technologies Training for PHPT Staff and Students

Prognosis Biotech SA Company experts, on 15th October 2024, trained PHPT staff on current Quantum Mycotoxins technologies designed to quantify mycotoxins at very low concentrations in grains, cereals and nuts. This is based on ELISA kits and Lateral-flow tests.

Prognosis Biotech SA company is specialized in developing and manufacturing modern in-vitro testing technologies for use in the food, beverages, agriculture and clinical diagnostic markets.