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Rapid Assay Including But Not Limited To Lateral Flow Assay For The Detection Of Specific Hormones In Ill Neonatal Foals And Foals With Maladjustment

Technology Benefits

This invention will allow the rapid identification of ‘Dummy Foals’ as well as a direction for intervention and treatment.

Technology Application

Development of a rapid ‘stall-side’ diagnostic for Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome A new opportunity for the treatment of Dummy Foals

Detailed Technology Description

With tens of thousands of horses born each year, the effective diagnosis and prompt treatment of Dummy Foals, also known as Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome, represents a significant opportunity.   These Dummy Foals don’t suckle or stand and appear unresponsive.    Many of these affected foals may seem normal at first, then rapidly deteriorate and can die without supportive intervention.  There are many suspected causes of this devastating ailment, and no available diagnostics to predict which foals may be affected, or potential treatments for this syndrome.  Until now.      Recently, a fundamental underlying cause of Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome was discovered by UC Davis researcher, Dr. John Madigan, DVM.   This newly discovered physiological error easily lends itself to the development of a rapid diagnostic assay and effective therapeutic intervention.   If every foal born was tested using a rapid ‘stall-side’ assay, dummy foal deaths may become a thing of the past.

Application No.

9339433

Others

Tech ID/UC Case

24197/2013-191-0

Related Cases

2013-191-0

*Abstract

The present invention provides impending ‘stall side’ diagnostics and for Neonatal Maladjustment Syndrome (Dummy Foals) and anticipated methods for treatment

*IP Issue Date

May 17, 2016

*Principal Investigator

Name: Monica Aleman

Department:

Name: John Madigan

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Country/Region

USA