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Fellow diags:

We are in the process of setting up a PCR laboratory.  Initially, the 
work that will be done relates to pathogenesis of bovine herpesviral 
infection and the pathogenesis of toxoplasmal-induced occular damage.  I 
am interested in locating references or obtaining comments on folks that 
are using this technology currently for the detection of pathogens of 
veterinary clinical importance- specifically what pathogens have they 
found this methodology useful and " economically-practical".  Also, I am 
interested if there is a need for specific development of PCR-based testing 
for certain pathogens that currently diagnostic problems (ie-for what 
pathogens would a PCR assay be useful for its detection/significance?).  
From the literature, I am generally aware of some of the more common 
assays currently performed (pseudorabies/vaccine recombinants, avian 
circovirus, etc.).

Thanks in advance for your input.  If sufficient responses are obtained, 
I would be happy to summarize them for the list.

Thanks again.

Dave

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* Dave Getzy
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* CSU Diagnostic Laboratories 
* 300 West Drake, Fort Collins, Co  80523 
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