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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 04, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2002
Anita L. Bilodeau, Cleveland, MS (US);
William R. Wolters, Cleveland, MS (US);
Geoffrey C. Waldbieser, Cleveland, MS (US);
David J. Wise, Leland, MS (US);
Anita L. Bilodeau, Cleveland, MS (US);
William R. Wolters, Cleveland, MS (US);
Geoffrey C. Waldbieser, Cleveland, MS (US);
David J. Wise, Leland, MS (US);
Mississippi State University, Mississippi State, MS (US);
The United States of America as represented by the Department of Agriculture, Washington, DC (US);
Abstract
A rapid and sensitive PCR-based assay is provided to facilitate early detection ofin channel catfish. This bacteria is the causative agent in the disease, Enteric septicemia of catfish (ESC). Also provided is a method of selecting breeding stock for use in selective breeding programs to improve disease resistance in channel catfish. Also provided is a method of determining the efficacy of vaccines produced against ESC.