Pacheco’s Disease (PDV)

PACHECO'S DISEASE OR PARROT HERPESVIRUS

Includes:

• Pacheco's disease (PCR)

Turnaround time: 2-4 working days after the laboratory receives the sample. Customer will receive an email once the samples arrive at the laboratory. Type of sample: cloacal rubbed swab Results: All results are available at the customer’s account at www.iqbirdtesting.com/my-account Pacheco's Disease is caused by a herpes virus. Often seen in shipments of imported birds, stress seems to trigger a reaction in a previously asymptomatic carrier or increase the susceptibility of becoming infected. The proximity and stressful nature of shipping appear to contribute to the transmission of the virus.