Comprehensive Canine Reproductive Infection Screening

The Canine Reproductive Infectious Panel is designed to identify bacterial and viral pathogens associated with infertility, reduced conception rates, pregnancy loss, neonatal mortality, and reproductive tract infections in breeding dogs.

By combining real-time PCR with aerobic culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing, this panel provides rapid pathogen detection together with valuable information for targeted treatment decisions.

Why Choose This Panel?

✔ Comprehensive molecular and culture-based testing

✔ Detects major reproductive pathogens in a single submission

✔ Supports infertility investigations

✔ Assists breeding management decisions

✔ Identifies bacterial pathogens for targeted therapy

✔ Culture performed with antimicrobial susceptibility testing when appropriate

Pathogens Included

PCR Detection

• Brucella canis
• Canine Herpesvirus-1 (CHV-1)
• Mycoplasma spp.
• Ureaplasma spp.
• Chlamydia spp.

Aerobic Culture & Sensitivities

Culture includes evaluation of clinically significant organisms such as:

• Streptococcus spp.
• Staphylococcus spp.
• Other aerobic bacterial pathogens when present

Culture-positive isolates undergo organism identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing when clinically indicated.

Clinical Applications

Suitable for:

✔ Infertility investigations

✔ Repeat breeding

✔ Failure to conceive

✔ Pregnancy loss

✔ Vaginitis

✔ Balanoposthitis

✔ Pre-breeding screening

✔ Breeding kennel surveillance

✔ Artificial insemination programs

Why PCR + Culture?

PCR detects organisms that may be difficult to culture or are present in low numbers, 

while bacterial culture provides antimicrobial susceptibility information for clinically significant isolates.

Together, these methods offer a more complete assessment of infectious reproductive disease.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should this panel be ordered?

During infertility investigations, reproductive tract infections, pregnancy loss, 

breeding soundness evaluations, or before breeding valuable animals.

Does PCR replace bacterial culture?

No. PCR rapidly detects targeted pathogens, while culture identifies viable 

bacteria and provides antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

Is this panel suitable for both male and female dogs?

Yes. The panel supports reproductive disease investigations in both breeding 

males and females.

Can this panel be used before breeding?

Yes. Pre-breeding screening can help identify infectious organisms that may 

affect fertility or transmission within breeding programs.