Disease Testing

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD) is a fatal viral disease, extremely contagious, that affects the beak, feathers, and immune system of birds belonging to the Psittacidae family.

 

This disease is more commonly seen in cockatoos, parrots, and lorikeets, but some doves and pigeons could be affected as well. It is often seen in birds that are less than two years of age.

Polyoma virus is a disease that causes bird’s feathers to develop improperly. This disease is more often seen in young birds, between two weeks and five months of age.

 

Polyoma virus was also known as Budgerigar Fledgling disease since it was first discovered in budgies, although now most species of psittacine birds are predisposed to the disease.

Psittacosis is one of the most common bacterial infections in companion birds. This disease is very contagious among parrot species, but it can infect parakeets, canaries, and other avian species as well.

 

Psittacosis can also affect people badly, causing flu and respiratory problems among other symptoms.