BrocTest

Wildlife-associated environmental testing for MTB risk

BrocTest is designed for the detection of Mycobacterium bovis, the bacterium associated with bovine tuberculosis, in badger and deer-associated environmental samples.

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Please select the number of BrocTests you require before continuing to checkout.

£45 each
Total: £45

After placing your order, you will receive instructions on how to submit your samples for testing.

Designed for badger and deer-associated sample types

This test is suitable for samples such as badger latrine faeces, deer scat and other wildlife-associated materials collected from areas where bovine tuberculosis risk may be a concern.

Testing these sample types can help identify potential MTB contamination in the wider environment and support more informed decisions around farm biosecurity, grazing choices, wildlife activity monitoring and disease risk management.

Using MicroDetect’s highly specific molecular testing method, BrocTest can analyse complex environmental samples to detect the presence of MTB in material associated with badgers, deer and other relevant wildlife activity.

What this test can support

1

Farm biosecurity

Use wildlife-associated environmental testing to support practical decisions around contamination risk and farm management.

2

Grazing choices

Gain additional insight when reviewing grazing areas where badger, deer or other wildlife activity may be present.

3

Wildlife activity monitoring

Assess relevant wildlife-associated sample types from areas where bovine tuberculosis risk may be a concern.

4

Disease risk management

Identify possible MTB contamination in environmental material associated with badgers, deer and other relevant wildlife activity.

Suitable sample types include

  • Badger latrine faeces
  • Deer scat
  • Other badger-associated environmental samples
  • Other deer-associated environmental samples

How it works

01

Order your tests

Select the number of BrocTests required and complete checkout.

02

Receive instructions

After placing your order, you will receive instructions explaining how to submit your samples.

03

Submit your samples

Send your badger or deer-associated environmental samples for molecular testing by MicroDetect.

Order your BrocTest

Select the quantity you require and continue to checkout. The total will be calculated automatically based on the number of tests selected.

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Prof. Ruth Massey, B.A. (mod), PhD – Chief Scientific Officer

Ruth has a bachelor’s degree in Natural Sciences and a PhD in Molecular Microbiology from Trinity College Dublin. She has worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the UK at both the Universities of Oxford and Bath.

Her first independent position as Principal Investigator was in the Zoology Department in Oxford, where she set up her first lab, which subsequently moved to Bath in 2007. In 2017 Ruth moved to the University of Bristol and, in 2019, was promoted to Professor of Microbial Pathogenicity.

Ruth and her research team have been working on developing the testing processes described here for the past seven years, and she is now translating this for use in several clinical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural settings.

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Dr. Marcia Boura, BSc, MSc, PhD – Head of Development

Marcia has a background in clinical diagnostics, having worked in a hospital laboratory and completed an MSc in Emergent Infectious Diseases before commencing her PhD in Microbiology, at the University of Reading.

After completing her PhD she worked as the Senior Research Scientist in the team developing rapid molecular diagnostic tests. She led the development of a crops diagnostic test from conception through to field trial, before moving on to develop the technology for use in the human and veterinary clinical diagnostics sector.

Marcia’s experience of diagnostic test development for infectious diseases allows her to lead the scientific research within MicroDetect with focus and confidence.

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Tamryn Hassel, BSc, MBA – Business Management

Tamryn holds an MBA from the University of Bath. She has worked for over 16 years in the quality sector of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, putting her in a unique position to understand the challenges associated with working in a highly regulated environment and how to validate scientific methodologies to meet regulatory requirements. She was initially involved in developing the rapid test methodology before refocusing on her consultancy businesses which continue to operate with great success. 

With her proven track record in the setting up and successful running of businesses, she is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the business. 

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