METHODS AND KITS FOR DETECTING MASTITIS

摘要

Methods and kits for determining if one or more animals have mastitis and for monitoring animals and the quality of the milk they produce are disclosed. Kits and test assays disclosed are used to determine the quantity of proteasomes and proteins thereof, the activity of proteasome enzymes, the quantity of proteasome bound and regulating proteins, and the quantity of ubiquinated protein. Components and reagents for use in the kits and assays are also disclosed.

主权项

1. A method for determining if one or more animals has mastitis comprising
(a) performing a test assay for determining the level of proteasomes present in a test sample of milk collected from one or more animals, and (b) comparing the level of proteasomes present in the test sample with a standard level of proteasomes in a control sample of milk, wherein an increase in the level of proteasomes present in the test sample relative to the standard level of proteasomes present in the control sample of milk indicates one or more animals has mastitis.