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Actiphage detects Johne’s disease in vaccinated goat

June 9, 2022

A study presented at ICP 2022 has shown that the blood test Actiphage is able to distinguish between goats that are naturally infected and those vaccinated against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), the pathogen that causes Johne’s Disease, supporting the...

Actiphage detects Johne’s disease in vaccinated goat

June 9, 2022

A study presented at ICP 2022 has shown that the blood test Actiphage is able to distinguish between goats that...

Actiphage optimised to detect MAP in humans and to support use as ‘DIVA’

June 1, 2022

This is the first time Actiphage has been used to detect MAP in a human blood sample and also to identify a live infection in a vaccinated goat.

Actiphage optimised to detect MAP in humans and to support use as ‘DIVA’

June 1, 2022

This is the first time Actiphage has been used to detect MAP in a human blood sample and also to...

Actiphage identifies strain of mycobacteria in blood of bison

May 26, 2022

Results presented at ICP (12-16th June) from first study in North American bison, shows capacity of Actiphage to sub-type mycobacteria in blood.

Actiphage identifies strain of mycobacteria in blood of bison

May 26, 2022

Results presented at ICP (12-16th June) from first study in North American bison, shows capacity of Actiphage to sub-type mycobacteria...

Why breakthrough human trials of Actiphage are good news for farmers

May 12, 2022

The findings are a real breakthrough for animal diagnosis as it provides clinical evidence that detection of low levels of mycobacteria in the blood is an indication that the animal is infected and has the potential to develop disease.

Why breakthrough human trials of Actiphage are good news for farmers

May 12, 2022

The findings are a real breakthrough for animal diagnosis as it provides clinical evidence that detection of low levels of...

Is there Johne’s Disease in the herd? PBD’s new testing service provides yes/no answer

April 7, 2022

A new rapid testing service from PBD Biotech will enable farmers to find out in days if a bulk milk or blood sample contains MAP, the bacteria that causes Johne's Disease an economically devastating disease.

Is there Johne’s Disease in the herd? PBD’s new testing service provides yes/no answer

April 7, 2022

A new rapid testing service from PBD Biotech will enable farmers to find out in days if a bulk milk...

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Could Actiphage provide rapid TB test in sub-Saharan Africa?

March 23, 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa is devastated by TB disease. Zambia, has a high TB/HIV burden – 59,000 people developed TB in 2020 and 15,000 died. There is a critical need for a non-sputum based rapid test for diagnosing TB disease.

Could Actiphage provide rapid TB test in sub-Saharan Africa?

March 23, 2022

Sub-Saharan Africa is devastated by TB disease. Zambia, has a high TB/HIV burden – 59,000 people developed TB in 2020...

Bacteriophage shows promise for detection and treatment of tuberculosis

March 7, 2022

Bacteriophages, viruses that infect and kill bacteria, offer the potential of a powerful tool for detecting and treating mycobacterial infections such as tuberculosis (TB), authors of a review in the journal Microorganisms* have reported.

Bacteriophage shows promise for detection and treatment of tuberculosis

March 7, 2022

Bacteriophages, viruses that infect and kill bacteria, offer the potential of a powerful tool for detecting and treating mycobacterial infections...

From Farm to Fork, the power of phage

February 24, 2022

Phage diagnostics have potential for cost-effective detection of bacterial infections across medical, food, and agricultural industries says new review.

From Farm to Fork, the power of phage

February 24, 2022

Phage diagnostics have potential for cost-effective detection of bacterial infections across medical, food, and agricultural industries says new review.

Could a rapid diagnostic help reduce infection risk?

February 14, 2022

Of the 10 million individuals who became ill with 'active' TB in 2018, approximately three million were missed by health systems, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Could a rapid diagnostic help reduce infection risk?

February 14, 2022

Of the 10 million individuals who became ill with 'active' TB in 2018, approximately three million were missed by health...

PBD Biotech expands its North American operations

January 27, 2022

PBD Biotech is expanding its North American team. Tuberculosis (TB) and Johne’s Disease expert Tom Kellner has been appointed as Director of Operations in North America, to advise on regulatory affairs and provide technical and customer support.

PBD Biotech expands its North American operations

January 27, 2022

PBD Biotech is expanding its North American team. Tuberculosis (TB) and Johne’s Disease expert Tom Kellner has been appointed as...

Actiphage shows benefits for quality assurance in milk

January 26, 2022

Johne's Disease, is a wasting disease caused by MAP. A sensitive test for assessing milk samples would be a useful quality assurance tool.

Actiphage shows benefits for quality assurance in milk

January 26, 2022

Johne's Disease, is a wasting disease caused by MAP. A sensitive test for assessing milk samples would be a useful...

Disruptive phage technology attracts top scientist to PBD Biotech

January 18, 2022

“PBD Biotech has developed an exciting and potentially disruptive technology that uses bacteriophage to improve the molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis” says Dr Tomas Richardson.

Disruptive phage technology attracts top scientist to PBD Biotech

January 18, 2022

“PBD Biotech has developed an exciting and potentially disruptive technology that uses bacteriophage to improve the molecular diagnosis of tuberculosis”...

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Actiphage detects Johne’s disease in vaccinated goat

Actiphage detects Johne’s disease in vaccinated goat

Actiphage optimised to detect MAP in humans and to support use as ‘DIVA’

Actiphage optimised to detect MAP in humans and to support use as ‘DIVA’

Actiphage identifies strain of mycobacteria in blood of bison

Actiphage identifies strain of mycobacteria in blood of bison

Why breakthrough human trials of Actiphage are good news for farmers

Why breakthrough human trials of Actiphage are good news for farmers

Is there Johne’s Disease in the herd? PBD’s new testing service provides yes/no answer

Is there Johne’s Disease in the herd? PBD’s new testing service provides yes/no answer

Could Actiphage provide rapid TB test in sub-Saharan Africa?

Could Actiphage provide rapid TB test in sub-Saharan Africa?

Bacteriophage shows promise for detection and treatment of tuberculosis

Bacteriophage shows promise for detection and treatment of tuberculosis

From Farm to Fork, the power of phage

From Farm to Fork, the power of phage

Could a rapid diagnostic help reduce infection risk?

Could a rapid diagnostic help reduce infection risk?

PBD Biotech expands its North American operations

PBD Biotech expands its North American operations

Actiphage shows benefits for quality assurance in milk

Actiphage shows benefits for quality assurance in milk

Disruptive phage technology attracts top scientist to PBD Biotech

Disruptive phage technology attracts top scientist to PBD Biotech

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