Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

PCR01:32

PCR

238.8K
Overview
238.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Global prevalence of latent toxoplasmosis in pregnant women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases·2020
Same author

Helminth Microbiomes - A Hidden Treasure Trove?

Trends in parasitology·2018
Same author

Advancing the multi-disciplinarity of parasitology within the British Society for Parasitology: studies of host-parasite evolution in an ever-changing world.

Parasitology·2018
Same author

Toxocara eggs in public places worldwide - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)·2018
Same author

Phylogenetic relationships of three tribes of cloacinine nematodes (Strongylida: Chabertiidae) from macropodid marsupials.

Journal of helminthology·2018
Same author

Speciation in the genus Cloacina (Nematoda: Strongylida): species flocks and intra-host speciation.

Parasitology·2017

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 22, 2026

DNA Virus Detection System Based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a-SPM and Deep Learning
04:17

DNA Virus Detection System Based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a-SPM and Deep Learning

Published on: May 10, 2024

1.6K

PCR-based technology in veterinary parasitology.

R B Gasser1

  • 1Department of Veterinary Science, The University of Melbourne, Werribee, Victoria, Australia. r.gasser@vet.unimelb.edu.au

Veterinary Parasitology
|August 24, 1999
PubMed
Summary

DNA technology, especially polymerase chain reaction (PCR), offers sensitive tools for veterinary parasitology. PCR aids in parasite identification, infection diagnosis, and detecting drug resistance.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

Background:

  • DNA technology is revolutionizing veterinary parasitology.
  • Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) offers high sensitivity for amplifying parasite nucleic acids.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review recent applications of PCR-based methods in veterinary parasitology.
  • To highlight the utility of PCR for parasite identification, genetic characterization, and diagnostics.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on PCR applications in veterinary parasitology.
  • Focus on PCR for parasite identification, genetic analysis, infection diagnosis, gene characterization, and resistance detection.

Main Results:

  • PCR enables accurate parasite identification and genetic characterization.

More Related Videos

High-throughput Detection of Respiratory Pathogens in Animal Specimens by Nanoscale PCR
11:00

High-throughput Detection of Respiratory Pathogens in Animal Specimens by Nanoscale PCR

Published on: November 28, 2016

12.5K
Development and Validation of a Quantitative PCR Method for Equid Herpesvirus-2 Diagnostics in Respiratory Fluids
09:57

Development and Validation of a Quantitative PCR Method for Equid Herpesvirus-2 Diagnostics in Respiratory Fluids

Published on: March 17, 2016

29.2K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 22, 2026

DNA Virus Detection System Based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a-SPM and Deep Learning
04:17

DNA Virus Detection System Based on RPA-CRISPR/Cas12a-SPM and Deep Learning

Published on: May 10, 2024

1.6K
High-throughput Detection of Respiratory Pathogens in Animal Specimens by Nanoscale PCR
11:00

High-throughput Detection of Respiratory Pathogens in Animal Specimens by Nanoscale PCR

Published on: November 28, 2016

12.5K
Development and Validation of a Quantitative PCR Method for Equid Herpesvirus-2 Diagnostics in Respiratory Fluids
09:57

Development and Validation of a Quantitative PCR Method for Equid Herpesvirus-2 Diagnostics in Respiratory Fluids

Published on: March 17, 2016

29.2K
  • It facilitates sensitive diagnosis of infections and isolation of expressed genes.
  • PCR is valuable for detecting anthelmintic resistance and high-resolution mutation scanning.

    • Conclusions:

    • PCR-based methods are essential tools in modern veterinary parasitology.
    • These techniques enhance diagnostic accuracy, genetic understanding, and resistance monitoring.
    • The application of PCR continues to expand, offering significant potential for veterinary importance.