This book gives a comprehensive account of the practical aspects of Real
time PCR and its application to veterinary diagnostic laboratories. The
optimisation of assays to help diagnose livestock diseases is stressed
and exemplified through assembling standard operating procedures from
many laboratory sources. Theoretical aspects of PCR are dealt with as
well as quality control features necessary to maintain an assured
testing system. The book will be helpful to all scientists involved in
diagnostic applications of molecular techniques, but is designed
primarily to offer developing country scientists a collection of working
methods in a single source. The book is an adjunct to the Molecular
Diagnostic PCR Handbook published in 2005.