Mastitis Testing and Treatment Kit

Basic Details

Summary:

An easy-to-administer and inexpensive kit for the early detection and prevention of mastitis in cattle.

Sector:

Dairy

Description:

A unique prognostic testing and care kit for the early detection and prevention of mastitis in bovines

Challenge Addressed:

Farmers regularly lose income due to bovine mastitis, and don't have the money or expertize to use conventional testing kits.

Solution:

An easy-to-administer and inexpensive kit for the early detection and prevention of mastitis in cattle.

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L-RAMP Involvement

Nature of Support:

Pilot Marketing

Nature of Support:

Technology Transfer

Details of support provided:

We aim to provide support in technology validation, pilot marketing and technology transfer. During the year 2007-2008, we helped complete demonstrations and study of the technology. A patent application for the technology has been filed. We are also supporting Dr. Venkatakrishnan in identifying a partner for technology transfer and in pilot marketing the product.

Innovator Details

Name:

Dr. Venkatakrishnan

Innovator Bio:

Veterinarian; 75 years old

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Innovation Status

Current or Past Incubation?:

Past Incubation

Status of Incubation:

Commercialized

Market Readiness

Current Status:

Commercially sold