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On-Site Rapid Vibrio Detector
AR Biotech has evolved from our 1st generation of Antigen Vibrio Detection Testing are less accurate than PCR tests, to our current 2nd generation of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Vibrio Detection Testing. We all know that PCR tests are extremely accurate but normally required special lab equipment which are expensive and can take from 12 hours to 5 days for a person to get results back. It is well known that PCR are not cheap and can cost at $100 or more per test. Normal PCR require a skilled laboratory technician and bulky equipment to run them. Thus, usually only large laboratory and hospital labs can conduct PCR.
At AR Biotech, we have developed our VRT Kit using PCR to provide the much needed accuracy for a dedicated vibrio strain with DNA accuracy. Our VRT Kit is comparatively far much cheaper than the PCR testing available in the market. First our procedures are so easy to use that people with no special training can perform the test and results will be produced within 2 hours on site!
GLOBAL PRECISION AQUACULTURE MARKET GROWTH
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Rapid adoption of advanced technologies in shrimps farming:
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Precise Shrimp Water Monitoring via Onsite Testing Kits
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Improve Biosecurity via Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), Biofloc & Probiotics
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Optimize Feeds via Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Promote Rapid Growth and Disease Resistance via Approved Vaccinations
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Increase awareness of climate change impact on Shrimps Aquaculture.
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Adapt collaborations among like-minded companies to meet end users' needs and preferences in view of Sustainable Shrimps Farming.
CHALLENGES FACED
Current Bacteria Detection Methods
2 - 7 Days
Culture Methods:
- In lab settings
- Unable to detect unculturable species
- Requires a trained personal
18 - 44 Hours with pre-treatment
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Molecular Methods:
- PCR (e.g BAX, 44 Hours needed)
- 3M Molecular Detection System (cell lysis at 100 Degree Celcius, isothermal amplification, DNA cleavage enzyme)
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Unmet Needs:
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High Accuracy Detection of 99% and above
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Precise Identification of Specific Bacteria Species
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Portable On-Site Testing
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Ease of Use
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Immediate Detection Results
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Reasonable Cost
Industrial Water Cultured in Nutrient Agar (Day 5)
Potential Methods of Treatments
Vibrio Harveyi Spp is a luminescent vibriosis that may be controlled in the hatchery by washing eggs with iodine (SparkDin-20) and formaldehyde and avoiding contamination by spawner faeces. V. Harveyi in the water column can be inactivated by Chlorine Dioxide (KloSant).
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Probiotics (UltraZyme-P-FS and BioRemid-Aqua) are administered directly into the water or via feeds. The use of Lactobacillus sp. as the probiotic bacteria in the giant tiger shrimp & combination of gut acidifiers, herbal extracts (ShemSaf Gel), prebiotics, probiotics, immunostimulants and non-antibiotic substances have superior specificity against vibriosis.
Coupled with Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), such as daily onsite water monitoring, low turbidity, lower stocking densities and reducing excessive feeding, the affected shrimps could recover withing 6 to 7 days.
Apply Highly Accurate and Precise Onsite Vibrio Testing over Existing Method
Bacteria plate count may be widely but not all vibrio bacteria will grow on the Agar medium in lab. It depends on the type of Agar medium used, such as general, selective, differential, or enrichment media. ​AR Biotech VRT Kit provide simple solution to resolve this inherent challenges of the Plate Count method.
Contact James Yip KW
james.yip@airobot.com.sg
for Solution
