Avipoxvirus (PEB107)
Avipoxvirus (PEB107) Avipoxvirus Specimen type Swab from lesion, Feather Contents Avian pox is a slow-spreading virus disease of chickens, turkeys and many other birds, characterized by proliferative lesions in the skin that progress to thick scabs (cutaneous form) and by lesions in the upper parts of the digestive and respiratory tracts (diphtheritic form).
Avian paramyxovirus (PEB107)
Avian paramyxovirus (PEB107) Avian paramyxovirus Specimen type Swab (cloaca, trachea)
Pigeon circovirus (PEB107)
Pigeon circovirus (PEB107) Pigeon circovirus Specimen type Feathers, Blood Contents Pigeon circovirus (PiCV) is an infectious disease that mainly affects young pigeons between 1 and 4 months of age. Mortality is variable, but it can approach 100%. Pigeon circovirus infections have led to the loss of lymphoid tissue in immune system organs, and for this […]
Avian adenovirus (PEB107)
Avian adenovirus (PEB107) Avian adenovirus Specimen type Blood, Feces Contents Avian adenoviruses, part of the diverse Adenoviridae family, infect a wide range of bird species, often presenting with or without clinical symptoms.
Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) (PEB107)
Proventricular dilatation disease (PDD) (PEB107) Avian Bornavirus/PDD Specimen type Feathers, Blood Contents Proventricular Dilatation Disease (PDD) is an incurable condition that impacts the stomach nerves in infected birds. This results in the stomach becoming enlarged and losing its ability to contract normally. PDD has been identified in over 50 different species of psittacines as well […]
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFDV) (PEB105)
Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFDV) (PEB105) Psittacine Circovirus/PBFD Specimen type Feathers, Blood Contents Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a contagious viral illness affecting psittacine birds. Common symptoms of PBFD include lethargy, weight loss, abnormal feather shedding and growth, beak elongation and deformation, and ultimately, death.
Avian polyoma virusAPV) (PEB104)
Avian polyoma virusAPV) (PEB104) Avian polyoma virus/APV Specimen type Feathers, Blood Contents Avian polyomavirus presents a serious threat to caged birds, causing significant economic losses for pet retailers and bird enthusiasts. Young birds, from newborns to juveniles, are especially susceptible to polyomavirus infection, which is often fatal.
Giarda spp (PEB103)
Giarda spp (PEB103) Giarda spp. Specimen type Feces Contents Giardiasis is an infection caused by the protozoan Giardia. The disease often presents no symptoms or only mild ones. Symptoms to watch for include malnutrition, diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, weight loss, itching, feather plucking, excessive skin pecking, and increased vocalization in the infected bird.
Avian polyoma virus(APV) + Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) (PEB102)
Avian polyoma virus(APV) + Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) (PEB102) DNA sexing Avian polyoma virus/APV Psittacine Circovirus/PBFD Specimen type Feathers, Blood Contents Psittacine beak and feather disease (PBFD) is a contagious viral illness affecting psittacine birds. Common symptoms of PBFD include lethargy, weight loss, abnormal feather shedding and growth, beak elongation and deformation, and […]
DNA sexing (PEB101)
DNA sexing (PEB101) DNA sexing Specimen type Feathers, Blood Contents Genetic determination of gender in birds (DNA sexing) is the safest method for identifying sex. This technique analyzes the bird’s DNA, minimizing stress and posing no risk to the bird’s life.