How can rapid antigen tests (RAT) help New Zealand’s agricultural industry?

Researchers have been developing a RAT for farmers to use to detect facial eczema in livestock.

http://lnkiy.in/RAT-Livestock

Have a go:

1. What is facial eczema and why is early detection important?

2. How much is it estimated that facial eczema costs the New Zealand economy each year?

3. How do farmers currently test for facial eczema?

4. What are the beneﬁts of facial eczema rapid antigen tests?

Stretch yourself:

5. What funding and grants has Tokaora Diagnostics received to help research and develop the idea?

6. How does this support new companies and the industry?