Agriculture

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.

Students from the Department of Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology had the opportunity to conduct extensive practical experiments in Toxicity studies on Paragon Insecticidal spray formulation.

Toxicity studies in the animal models are done to determine the dose level recommended for the treatment of disease. Toxicity testing is paramount in the screening of newly developed drugs before it can be used on animals.