Key result
AGP test yields no specific reported results for detecting avian encephalomyelitis virus antibodies in chickens.
Why the study?
Neutralizing antibody levels indicative of avian encephalomyelitis virus infection were detected in 47% of New Zealand laying chicken flocks not vaccinated against AE, and a recently described agar gel precipitin test appeared to offer a more convenient method for detecting antibodies.
Population
Samples from New Zealand chicken flocks routinely submitted to Ruakura Animal Health Laboratory during 1983–84
Comparison
Agar gel precipitin test vs serum neutralization test
Design
Observational study
Authors
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AGP test evaluation for avian encephalomyelitis antibodies remains preliminary; leaves open diagnostic utility pending performance validation.
Observational
The study evaluates the use of the agar gel precipitin test as a convenient method for detecting avian encephalomyelitis virus antibodies in chicken flocks.
Howell et al. (1987) conducted an observational in Avian encephalomyelitis. Agar gel precipitin (AGP) test was evaluated on Detection of avian encephalomyelitis virus antibodies. The agar gel precipitin (AGP) test was evaluated for detecting avian encephalomyelitis virus antibodies in chicken flock samples, though specific results were not reported in the abstract.
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