Biosensor: An Emerging Tool for the Diagnosis of Animal Diseases

Authors: Pal M , Lema AG , Bulcha MR , Pal M , Lema AG and Bulcha MR

DOI: 10.23880/vvoa-16000150

Volume 6, Issue 2

Abstract

Infectious diseases caused by microbes are important causes of morbidity as well as mortality in humans and animals worldwide. A biosensor is an analytical instrument with a bio-recognition factor immobilized on its surface and linked to a transducer that transmits and interprets the signal. Many biotechnological breakthroughs have resulted in the development of biosensors for bacterial and viral detection and tracking over the last three decades. Some antibody-based biosensors for detecting viral pathogens of veterinary significance have been developed using electrochemical and optical transducers. The principle of a biosensor is based on the detection of a biomarker molecule in the clinical sample. Since biosensors have been demonstrated to be an efficient analytical tool for animal disease detection, meat quality control, and milk quality control, this application is of great relevance in the veterinary field. 

Keywords: Animal Health; Biosensor; Infectious Disease; Microbes; Veterinary Significance

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