This product recognizes the surface antigen of bovine coronavirus. Bovine coronavirus (BCoV) causes severe diarrhoea in newborn calves, possibly resulting in death. It is also associated with winter dysentery in adult cattle and respiratory infections in calves and cattle. The surface antigen (also known as Spike glycoprotein, and historically as the peplomer) plays a fundamental role in viral attachment and entry into the host cell.
Store at +4 °C or at -20 °C if preferred.
This product should be stored undiluted.
Storage in frost free freezers is not recommended. Avoid repeated freezing and thawing as this may denature the antibody. Should this product contain a precipitate we recommend microcentrifugation before use.
If stored in this manner, this product is stable for 18 months after receipt.