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emmathe 90min on-sitemastitis PCR

Start pathogen-specific therapy today

  • Treat with confidence
  • Reduce antibiotics to less than 50%
  • Increase animal and herd health
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Test and Treat

Diagnose first - then start the treatment!

01

mastitis

Cow being checked for signs of mastitis

The cow shows signs of mastitis

When a cow shows clinical signs such as clots, swelling, pain, or reduced milk yield, fast action matters. The first step is to recognize the problem early and take a clean milk sample before starting treatment.

  • Spot the signs early
  • Take one milk sample
  • Test before treating
02

emma PCR

DNA sample and emma PCR analysis process

Analyze the sample at your place

With emma, you can run a rapid real-time PCR mastitis test directly in your clinic and get reliable results in about 90 minutes. This helps you identify the pathogen quickly and make evidence-based treatment decisions the same day.

  • Run it in your clinic
  • Identify the pathogen
  • Get answers in 90 minutes
03

bacteria-specific antibiotics

Targeted antibiotic treatment

Start targeted treatment today

Once the causative pathogen is known, you can choose the right treatment immediately. This supports more precise therapy, helps avoid unnecessary broad-spectrum antibiotics, and may allow withholding antibiotics in E. coli and non-aureus Staphylococci.

  • Choose a targeted therapy
  • Avoid unnecessary antibiotics
  • Treat the same day

Showing step 1: mastitis

emma QR codesStart every test with confidence.

Scan QR-labelled samples and follow a clear guided setup that keeps every tube matched before the run begins.

emma app starting a new PCR run
emma sample tube with QR traceability label
emma PCR instrument

Step 1 of 4: emma QR codes. Start every test with confidence.

90 mintime to result
30 minhands-on time
7pathogens
Up to 8samples per run
QRtraceability
Cloudanalysis

emma - the 90min mastitis PCR for you!

start pathogen-specific therapy today!

fast and accurate diagnosis
  • reduced use of antibiotics
  • shorter milk withdrawal period
  • in more than 50% of cases, no antibiotics are needed

how emma works - in just 90min

from milk sample to conclusive report in 90 minutes — just 30 min hands-on time
1
centrifugation
centrifugation
spin for 5min
2
homogenization
homogenization
shake for 40s
3
rtPCR
rtPCR
40 cycles in 60min
4
result
result
acces by cloud anywhere
15 - 30 min hands-on
+
60 min automated
=
90 min to answer

two panels available— same simple workflow

right panel, right bug, right therapy
Environmental panelFor pathogens commonly associated with the cow's environment. The panel detects seven pathogen groups and includes an internal process control.PANEL 01Environmental panelEnvironment-associated mastitis targetsCORE TARGETSINCLUDED IN BOTH PANELSStaphylococcus spp.Streptococcus spp.Staphylococcus aureusStreptococcus uberisEscherichia coliPANEL-SPECIFIC2 FOCUSED TARGETSKlebsiella spp.Enterococcus spp.Internal process controlQUALITY CHECK5 CORE + 2 PANEL-SPECIFIC TARGETS + 1 CONTROL
Contagious panelFor pathogens commonly associated with cow-to-cow transmission. The panel detects seven pathogen groups and includes an internal process control.PANEL 02Contagious panelTransmission-associated mastitis targetsCORE TARGETSINCLUDED IN BOTH PANELSStaphylococcus spp.Streptococcus spp.Staphylococcus aureusStreptococcus uberisEscherichia coliPANEL-SPECIFIC2 FOCUSED TARGETSMycoplasma spp.Streptococcus agalactiaeInternal process controlQUALITY CHECK5 CORE + 2 PANEL-SPECIFIC TARGETS + 1 CONTROL

Side-by-side comparison

emma PCR vs bacterial culture

rapid, safe and reproducible mastitis diagnostics

DNA detection

detection of bacteria

New solutionemma PCR

Amplifies bacterial DNA directly—no need to grow live bacteria. In 90 minutes, you know which pathogen is present.

new solution: emma PCR: Amplifies bacterial DNA directly—no need to grow live bacteria. In 90 minutes, you know which pathogen is present.
Traditional methodculture plates

Relies on bacterial growth on culture plates. It takes 24–72 hours to identify the pathogen.

old method: culture plates: Relies on bacterial growth on culture plates. It takes 24–72 hours to identify the pathogen.
Mycoplasma detection

Mycoplasma detection

New solutionemma PCR

Direct Mycoplasma DNA detection.

new solution: emma PCR: Direct Mycoplasma DNA detection.
Traditional methodculture plates

Standard bacterial plates do not detect Mycoplasma.

old method: culture plates: Standard bacterial plates do not detect Mycoplasma.
Biosecurity protection

bio-hazard risk

New solutionemma PCR

no live cultures, no biohazard

new solution: emma PCR: no live cultures, no biohazard
Traditional methodculture plates

Growth of potentially harmful bacteria on open plates

old method: culture plates: Growth of potentially harmful bacteria on open plates
Antibiotic selection

antibiotic pre-treatment

New solutionemma PCR

Already treated with antibiotics? PCR can still identify the pathogen

new solution: emma PCR: Already treated with antibiotics? PCR can still identify the pathogen
Traditional methodculture plates

No growth = no detection → risk of false-negatives

old method: culture plates: No growth = no detection → risk of false-negatives
Easy one-touch testing

ease of use

New solutionemma PCR

Learn in two hours how to use it

new solution: emma PCR: Learn in two hours how to use it
Traditional methodculture plates

Years of training needed for correct processing and interpretation

old method: culture plates: Years of training needed for correct processing and interpretation
Verified results

result consistency

New solutionemma PCR

Cloud software calls the result reproducible every time

new solution: emma PCR: Cloud software calls the result reproducible every time
Traditional methodculture plates

Manual reading – results vary between staff

old method: culture plates: Manual reading – results vary between staff
bottom linePCR versus culture

Faster and more accurate results. Better treatment decisions.

the emma mastitis PCR test provides fast and reliable results right at your place, allowing for quicker treatment decisions. Unlike traditional bacterial cultures — which are slower, carry biohazard risks, and can sometimes lead to misdiagnosis — the emma mastitis PCR test offers a safer and more accurate solution for your practice and your patients.

QR Code sample traceability

01

Give every sample a durable digital identity from collection through result, so context is never separated from the tube it belongs to.

Desktop app: Windows, Mac, Linux

02

Run the connected workflow on the platform your clinic already uses, with the instrument and the portal always working together.

The emma desktop app running on a laptop beside the emma instrument, under the Windows, macOS and Linux logos.

Diagnosis, treatment, animal and farm history

03

Keep the full clinical story in one place, so today’s result arrives with the history that makes the next decision an easier one.

Team & farm organization

04

Organize users, farms and responsibilities in a single connected workspace, built around how veterinary teams actually share work.

A team and farm organization view linking veterinarians and technicians to the farms they are responsible for.

Auto report generation for vet teams and farms

05

Turn every run into a clear, shareable report automatically, with no copying of results back and forth between separate systems.

Multi-level analysis

06

See real-time reports at farm, animal and sample level, and move from the wide overview down to a single detail in one click.

Reports drilling down from farm level to animal level to sample level, each with its own detected-pathogen breakdown.

WhatsApp & email notifications

07

Let the right people know the moment results are ready, wherever they happen to be working that day — barn, clinic or office.

Exceptional support & tailor-made solutions

08

Get practical help from a responsive team that learns your workflow and adapts the platform to how your practice and farms run.

Line illustration of the emma cow wearing a support headset between a laptop and the emma instrument.

emma – in a nutshell

DNA helix
real-time PCRdetection of 7 pathogens(+1 internal control)
One-touch operation
simple handlinganyone can do it(30min hands-on time)
Multiple sample tubes
simultaneous analysis ofup to 8 samples
Biosecurity shield
no bacterial culture =no biological hazard
Precision treatment target
rapid and reliable results →same daybacteria-specific therapy!
Reduced antibiotic use
reduce antibioticsand lower mastitis rate =less resistances

what veterinarians say about emma

discover how emma's innovative PCR technology is transforming veterinary diagnostics and helping practitioners deliver better care for animals.

Evidence from the field

Less antibiotics, year after year

Trimetox use per yearRecorded volume · mL
20220
20230
20240
20250
Trimetoxbroad spectrum · mL
0→0
98% lower vs 2023
Ubrolexinbroad spectrum · injectors
0→0
49% lower vs 2023
Veterinarian and herd manager in a dairy barn
“Thanks to emma, we were able to convince milk producers to test first and only then begin targeted antibiotic therapy.”
Dr. med. vet. Lena Mues & Nico ReimerVeterinarian & herd manager · Northern Germany
Full farm record, 2022–2025Show
Recorded product use from 2022 to 2025 at the Northern Germany dairy farm
ProductUnit2022202320242025
Total KetoprofenmL7353301,26013,541
Ubrolexininjectors9801,4131,714715
Ubropeninjectors009970
TrimetoxmL29,10035,04510,825830
Ingelmamycinbottles1520212

Volumes are reported as supplied by the farm. Units differ by product, so rows should be read individually rather than added together. This is an observational farm record, not a controlled clinical study.

frequently asked questions

quick answers about emma PCR implementation

emma PCR (ender molecular multiplex approach) is a real-time PCR test that rapidly identifies mastitis pathogens in dairy cows. It was developed by ender diagnostics and runs directly in veterinary practices.

Sample prep → PCR amplification → automated analysis, all inside the clinic, with results in ≈ 90 min.

contagious panel

  • Staphylococcus spp.
  • S. aureus
  • Streptococcus spp.
  • S. uberis
  • S. agalactiae
  • Mycoplasma spp.
  • E. coli
  • internal control

environmental panel

  • Staphylococcus spp.
  • S. aureus
  • Streptococcus spp.
  • S. uberis
  • Enterococcus spp.
  • Klebsiella spp.
    • K. pneumoniae
    • K. oxytoca
  • E. coli
  • internal control
  • results in just 90min
  • performed at your vet clinic
  • easy to learn, simple handling
  • reliable and reproducible results
  • start pathogen specific treatment same day
  • stop antibiotic overuse
  • safe at least 1 to 2 days of milk discharche, costs for antibiotics and extra labour

Rapid and reliable identification of the leading pathogen lets veterinarians chose or even skip antibiotics, improving outcomes and limiting resistances

Only brief onboarding; full support is provided.

  • speed: 90 min vs ≤ 72 h
  • broader panel: incl. Mycoplasma
  • no culture step: safer, faster

No—use conventional microbiology for resistance testing.

In-house testing keeps lab revenue internal and delights clients with fast answers.

Yes, rapid PCR testing is cost-effective: faster results mean fewer days of antibiotic use, less milk withdrawal, and lower costs for drugs and labor. This leads to immediate savings and improved herd productivity.

Installation help, user training, and ongoing tech support from ender diagnostics.

Yes, emma works in every vet setting. Equipment needed is included in the emma lab kit

15 to 30min, depending of the number of samples processed

Email emma-sales@enderdiagnostics.com or book a slot: Schedule Demo

About us

ender diagnostics ag

We started in the middle of a pandemic. Everything emma does today — rapid PCR at the point of need, results in the shortest way possible, a fully digital workflow — was built and proven on COVID mass testing.
Incorporated
2020 · Bern, Switzerland
Core competences
Rapid PCR diagnostics & digital solutions
Purpose
Total diagnostic solutions

What we built during COVID

  • Rapid PCR-based COVID tests — developed, produced and distributed in-house
  • First saliva test in Switzerland: no swabs, ideal for mass testing
  • First test center at Zurich airport, travel certificates in 1h or 3h
  • ender PCR test, in an ender lab, in an ender test center
  • Mass screening lab with more than 1 million tests processed
  • 24/7 high-throughput lab, peaking at 17,000 tests in 24 hours
  • Fully digitalized, semi-automated processes end to end
More about ender diagnostics
ender diagnostics lab technician handling a saliva sample tubeSemi-automated pipetting robot loading sample racks in the ender screening lab