MONOCLONAL AND POLYCLONAL ANTIBODIES TO EQUINE HEMOGLOBIN AND APPARATUS AND METHODS USING THE ANTIBODIES AND/OR PEROXIDASE REACTIONS IN THE IDENTIFICATION AND LOCALIZATION OF ULCERS IN EQUINES.

摘要

A diagnostic and testing apparatus and related methods for the use of the same are disclosed which derive and use antibodies to equine globin and hematin in testing apparatus, kits, and methods for detecting and localizing gastric and colonic ulcers in horses. Fecal droppings from a horse to be tested are placed in a large container together with a buffered liquid solution and mixed thoroughly, following which several drops of liquid from the container are placed into a test kit. Visual markers in the test kits signify the detection of the indicators hematin and equine globin, which are respectively indicative of the presence of gastric and/or colonic ulcers.