Advanced Diagnostic Ventures, LLC

Who We Are

Advanced Diagnostic Ventures, LLC  (ADV, LLC) was established to provide mink ranchers an economical method of eradicating mink Aleutian Disease Virus (mADV) without pelting out and re-stocking.  A patented multi-phase process developed by ADV, LLC  utilizes RT-PCR (Real Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology to directly detect mADV itself, a technique quite different and more reliable than indirect serological methods currently used.  RT-PCR is extremely sensitive and specific, and accordingly can detect mADV before an immune response is elicited.  Samples submitted for analysis are processed in a state-of-the-art laboratory utilizing automated high throughput testing equipment.  Therefore, a fast turn around time for accurate results is standard and affordable, and thousands of samples can be analyzed daily.

What We Do

It has been demonstrated that mADV can be successfully eradicated in six months without pelting out the infected herd by following our recommended RT-PCR testing program which includes:

· Blood screenings in December and February

· Birthing manure screening during whelping

· Instituting proper ranch hygiene protocols and environmental testing

Your Benefits

Unlike serological methods, this program:

· Provides reliable and affordable results

· Retains naturally genetic-resistant animals and incorporates those traits into the herd

· Prevents the loss of years of selective breeding and existing unique gene pools

· Avoids pelting out and costs of re-stocking and testing of new livestock

For more details and assistance with individual case-by-case cost benefits, please contact us.