Sentences with phrase «measure protective antibodies»

Since reasonably priced laboratory tests now exist to measure protective antibodies against these viruses, WE RECOMMEND ANNUAL FVRCP ANTIBODY TESTING FOR ALL CATS 2 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER (All cats should have a series of FVRCP vaccinations as a kitten and a booster vaccination one year later to assure adequate protection).

Not exact matches

Harris and colleagues are now working on characterizing the antibodies measured in their test, to learn what makes them protective or harmful.

As an alternative to yearly or triennial vaccinations, serum antibody titers may also be measured, which often document protective immunity for 7 years or or longer.

We have assessed duration of protective immunity primarily by two procedures; the first is held to be the «gold standard and that is to challenge the vaccinated animal with the virulent organism, the second method is to measure antibody and compare the antibody titer to that which is known to prevent infection (e.g. provide sterile immunity).

We can also measure whether your dog needs a booster by testing their vaccine titres to see whether they have antibodies at a protective level against distemper and parvo.