PBFD PCR Test
Get your birds tested and avoid the spread and introduction of PBFD in your precious bird collections!
The PBFD PCR test is a highly specific and sensitive diagnostic tool for detecting the presence of Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) virus in birds. This pioneering test employs advanced polymerase chain reaction (PCR) technology to amplify and identify the genetic material of the virus, providing a rapid and accurate diagnosis. By detecting the virus in a bird’s blood, tissue or feather samples, the PBFD PCR test enables veterinarians and bird owners to take swift action, isolating infected birds and preventing the spread of this devastating disease. With its high degree of accuracy and speed, the PBFD PCR test is a vital weapon in the fight against PBFD, helping to protect the health and wellbeing of beloved avian companions and precious bird collections.
PRICE
2 $ (450 PKR) per sample
Frequently Asked Questions
The original name Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) comes from the fact that the virus attacks fast-growing epithelial cells, commonly causing visibly abnormal formations of the beak and/or feather follicles. In general, PBFD affects parrots that are native to Africa, Australia, New Zealand, and Indonesia.
Since 1990s vaccination has been shown experimentally to be useful for preventing PBFD but the development of a reliable and safe antigen supply has been hampered by an inability to grow the virus in cell culture.
Cleanliness and sanitation are a must since there is no disinfectant which kills the circovirus that causes PBFD in birds. Regular cleaning with an appropriate disinfectant is necessary.
A blood sample is definitive for infection status. Positive birds may be negative on swab, as swabs can only detect current shedding activity. Environmental exposures may test positive by swab. Swabs from liver and other organs of dead birds provide the best samples.
It is possible to keep aviaries free of PBFD and APV by PCR screening of blood samples of individual birds periodically. Birds testing positive for the infection should be quarantined. Adult birds testing positive for the infection should be retested in 4 to 6 weeks. Juvenile birds testing positive should be retested in 12 to 16 weeks. If a blood sample of an infected bird becomes negative when tested for the second time, an additional test should be done on a cloacal swab to help ensure that the bird is no longer shedding virus in the feces.
