Bluetongue disease is caused by Bluetongue virus (BTV) in the genus Orbivirus (family Reoviridae, subfamily Sedoreovirinae), which infects ruminants, notably sheep and cattle. It was first recognized in South Africa in the early 1930s after the introduction of European breeds.This amplification kit Bluetongue disease via Real Time PCR. This allows absolute quantification or a qualitative assay.
Real Time PCR is based on fluorogenic dyes. Ct values between 12 - 36 should be taken as positive. Values between 36 - 40 Ct should be taken as marginal positive. Ct values above 40 must be considered as negative