The field evaluation of the diagnostic performance of a commercial pregnancy-associated glycoprotein-based lateral flow assay for early pregnancy detection in ewes

Key Points

• The lateral flow assay shows high diagnostic performance for early pregnancy detection in ewes, enhancing reproductive management.
• Key evidence includes a sensitivity of 95% and specificity of 90%, indicating its reliability for identifying pregnant ewes.
• Evaluation involved field tests across various farms, assessing the assay's effectiveness in real-world conditions.
• These findings support the adoption of this commercial assay for early pregnancy detection, improving flock management.