Psittacene Beak and Feather Disease is a viral infection affecting both wild and domesticated birds in the psittacine family. The disease can cause deformities in the beak and feathers, and if left undiagnosed, it may lead to severe health issues. Our cutting-edge diagnostic procedures ensure accurate results, contributing to more effective disease control strategies and improving the quality of life for affected birds.
Advantages
1. With more than 99% accurate results, our service provides reliable diagnostics.
2. Receive results within 24-48 hours, enabling prompt action.
3. We are equipped to test more than 2500 species at our lab.
Who Is the Right Customer?
This service is perfect for bird owners, breeders, avian enthusiasts, pet shops, zoos, wildlife institutions, hobbyists, and avian conservationists. Timely testing is crucial for implementing preventive measures and treatment plans.
Safety and Care
All samples are handled in a sterile environment to ensure accurate and safe diagnostics. Bird owners can download detailed guidelines for safe and effective sample collection.
Equipment & Technology Used
We employ advanced diagnostic technologies, including polymerase chain reaction (PCR) methods, to identify the presence of the PBFD virus in the samples collected.
PBFD (Psittacene Beak & Feather Disease) Testing
₹300.00
Our PBFD Testing service offers precise, highly sensitive testing to diagnose Psittacene Beak and Feather Disease in a broad range of bird species. Accurate and early detection is vital for effective disease management and prevention.
SPECIFICATION
Tests Conducted
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR): Advanced PCR techniques for detecting PBFD virus DNA.
User Requirements
Samples should be labelled with Bird ID/ Bird ring number, species name, and name of the farm and owner.
If users are planning to pool up samples for future testing, samples should be stored in airtight bags. Feather samples are usually stable for several weeks.
Sample Type
Feather samples, blood sample via nail clipping and toe pricking, or egg shell fragments.
Sample Quantity
Feathers: 4-6 freshly plucked medium feathers.
Blood: A small blood sample obtained via nail clipping and toe pricking.
Egg Shell: 1-2 small egg shell fragments.
Detailed guidelines for collection are available to download.
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours for results.
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