CHROMagar™ Pasteurella
CHROMagar™ Pasteurella is a selective chromogenic medium recommended for the qualitative detection and isolation of Pasteurellaceae colonies. In the veterinary field, respiratory infections in cattle herds can cause stunted growth, decline in milk production, and death leading to significant economic losses. Bacteria of the Pasteurellaceae family are commensal to the upper respiratory tract of many vertebrate species. Among them, Histophilus somni, Pasteurella multocida, and Mannheimia haemolytica are among the main bacteria associated with the pathogenic complex of bovine respiratory diseases. During infection, these species cause complications which can lead to sepsis and death of the animal. CHROMagar™ Pasteurella was developed to improve the detection of Pasteurellaceae from bovine respiratory samples (eg. nasal swab, trans-tracheal aspiration (TTA), and lung). It can also be used for samples from the respiratory tract of mammals such as cats and dogs.
👉 Key Performance Features:
Rapid Detection: Detects and isolates clinically significant Pasteurellaceae from veterinary respiratory specimens following overnight incubation.
Selective Isolation: Highly selective formulation suppresses most commensal and environmental flora, improving recovery of target organisms.
Chromogenic Differentiation: Target Pasteurellaceae produce distinctive mauve colonies, enabling rapid recognition and simplified interpretation.
Improved Laboratory Efficiency: Reduces workload by differentiating target organisms directly on primary isolation, minimizing reliance on non-differential media such as blood agar.
Veterinary Applications: Validated for respiratory specimens from cattle, including nasal swabs, trans-tracheal aspirates (TTA), and lung tissue, and suitable for respiratory samples from cats and dogs.
🧪The 500g kit (PR01-500) contains:
PR01-500 - Pasteurella
🧪The 5000mL kit (PR012) contains:
PR012 - Pasteurella
