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Identification of enlarged lymph nodes without a raised rectal temperature may instigate suspicion.
 
Identification of enlarged lymph nodes without a raised rectal temperature may instigate suspicion.
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'''Agar Gel Immuno Diffusion (AGID)''' is the official standard test approved by most governments. This test is usually accurate by 2 - 4 weeks following infection. This test however cannot differentiate between infected cattle and those with passive immunity from colostrum.
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Radioimmunoassay and serum or bulk milk [[ELISA testing|ELISA]] are also available. Antibodies may not be present for up to 12 weeks following onset of infection.
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A range of serological tests are available although in calves none are able to distinguish between maternal and endogenous antibodies. Antibodies may not be present for up to 12 weeks following onset of infection. In the UK, seropositive calves were found to be due to the use of an imported colostrum replacer from an EBL endemic country <ref>DEFRA, 2010. http://archive.defra.gov.uk/foodfarm/farmanimal/diseases/atoz/ebl/colostrum.htm. Accessed 08/07/2012</ref>.
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'''Agar Gel Immuno Diffusion (AGID)''' is the official standard test approved by most governments.
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Radioimmunoassay and serum or bulk milk [[ELISA testing|ELISA]] are also available.  
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PCR can also be performed on peripheral blood lymphocytes. This test may be required to distinguish seropositive calves as either infected or having maternally derived antibodies.
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PCR can also be performed on peripheral blood lymphocytes.
      
Multiple, firm white tumours may be present in any organ on post-mortem examination. In young animals, the common sites are the kidneys, thymus, liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. In adults, the heart, abomasum, and spinal cord are often involved.
 
Multiple, firm white tumours may be present in any organ on post-mortem examination. In young animals, the common sites are the kidneys, thymus, liver, spleen, and lymph nodes. In adults, the heart, abomasum, and spinal cord are often involved.
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