2016 ACVIM Forum Research Abstract Program

Using the SNAP Ã’ M-A serologic platform, there was a robust capacity to detect up to 2 Anaplasma species, in addition to having a sensitivity which corroborates previously published prevalence rates of E. canis. Of note is the presence of A. phagocytophilum exposures, and additional studies are warranted to understand and explain these findings. The data collected in this study supports the importance of including an exhaustive list of differentials when suspecting canine vector-borne infections, in addition to aggressive and consistent use of environmental and topical parasiticides for tick control. At least 5% of cats in the US are infected with FeLV or FIV, contagious retroviruses that predispose to bone marrow suppression, cancer, chronic inflammatory conditions, immune dysfunction, and wasting syndromes. This equates to more than 5 million cats affected by these preventable viruses and at risk for disease and premature death. Although vaccination plays a role in prevention, the cornerstone of control is identification and segregation of infected cats. Recently, new point-of-care screening tests have become available, but independent comparison of test performance is needed. The purpose of this study was to determine the performance of currently available FeLV antigen/FIV antibody combination test kits.