Edvotek™ Detection of Mad Cow Disease

Includes

Instructions, Ready-to-Load QuickStrip™ DNA Samples, UltraSpec-Agarose™, Electrophoresis Buffer (50X), 10X Gel Loading Solution, FlashBlue™ DNA Stain, InstaStain™ Blue Cards, & Disposable Pipets

Requires

Horizontal gel electrophoresis apparatus; DC power supply; Automatic micropipets with tips; Balance; Microwave, hotplate or burner; Pipet pump; 250mL flasks or beakers; Hot gloves; Safety goggles and disposable laboratory gloves; Small plastic trays or large weigh boats for gel destaining; DNA visualization system (white light); Distilled or deionized water

Educate students about mad cow disease.

Bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), better known as mad cow disease, is a fatal neurodegenerative condition in cattle that can devastate the beef industry. One mode of BSE transmission throughout cattle populations is by the inclusion of infected cow or sheep parts in cattle feed, a practice that was banned in the United States in 1997.

 

• Examine simulated PCR products from several feed mills
• Determine any possible violations of the 1997 ban
• Does not contain human DNA

Order Info

Contains materials for eight gels with InstaStain™ Methylene Blue.

Product Type

Detection of Mad Cow Disease Kit

For Use With (Application)

Educate students about mad cow disease

Quantity

8 Gels

Content And Storage

Refrigerated