Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.

Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.

Abstract: Provided is a method for determining immunoglobulins in a neonatal ungulate. The method entails obtaining a sample of oral secretions from the neonatal ungulate and measuring an amount of immunoglobulins in the sample of oral secretions. The method is faster and more convenient than previously available methods for determining immunglobulins in neonatal ungulates, such as neonatal horses and cattle.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.

Abstract: Provided are methods and devices used for determining the presence or absence of a contaminant in the sample of oral fluid. The method involves contacting a substrate having a detectable reporter with a sample of oral fluid and, based on determining a signal from the detectable reporter determining the presence or absence of a contaminant in the sample of oral fluid. The invention is useful for detecting lactose, milk, colostrum, blood, hemoglobin, whole cells, and combinations thereof. The method can be used for detecting oral contaminants in oral fluid samples obtained from any mammal, including neonatal ungulates.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.

Abstract: This invention provides compositions and methods for detection of hematophagous ectoparasitic activity in an enclosure or area. The compositions comprise a reagent or reagents which are reactive against antigens or markers as they appear in the excrement or other ectoparasitic materials. Such markers or antigens may be produced by the ectoparasite itself or may have been introduced into the ectoparasite because of its blood feeding activity. The method of the present invention comprises collecting from the enclosure or area, a sample comprising environmental dust or materials and subjecting the sample to tests for detecting the presence of hematophagous ectoparasitic markers, host markers or both.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence and quantity of an analyte of interest in a particulate-containing sample is disclosed, as is a construct for use in the method. The method is particularly useful for determining an analyte in whole blood and in fermentation suspensions. The construct is comprised of a first moiety, which is a particulate-binding moiety and a second moiety, which binds the analyte of interest.

Abstract: A method of determining the presence and quantity of an analyte of interest in a particulate-containing sample is disclosed, as is a construct for use in the method. The method is particularly useful for determining an analyte in whole blood and in fermentation suspensions. The construct is comprised of a first moiety, which is a particulate-binding moiety and a second moiety, which binds the analyte of interest.