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Laboratory testing for game birds helps to identify when diseases are present, allowing to treat, manage and plan prevention.

 

The laboratory works in conjunction with Poultry Health Services game bird vets, a team of over 25 game bird vets, who work across the UK. The team can advise on what tests are relevant for your specific case and arrange for the testing kits to be sent to you. They can also arrange for pre paid envelopes to be organised for you to return the samples to the laboratory.

Routine testing of birds can help identify if diseases are present, allowing for appropriate management and early treatment with medication, where appropriate. We can perform routine PCR and serology testing for Mycoplasma and also screening for coccidian oocysts in fresh faeces.

We offer breeder and hatchery testing plans;  from breeders health screening to hatchery hygiene and break out analysis to ensure the best possible performance of your operation. Testing also supports other clinical work, such as post-mortems, by helping to confirm a diagnosis by the vets.

Our Digilock online reporting system ensures a fast turnaround, meaning you can get accurate results quickly and you get all your records on-line, with free access to your results whenever you need them.

PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)

PCR Testing:

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  • Mycoplasma species (generic)
  • Mycoplasma gallisepticum (Mg)
  • Mycoplasma synoviae (Ms)
  • Mycoplasma gallisepticum + Mycoplasma synoviae (Mg+Ms combined)
  • Avian rhinotracheitis A & B (combined)
  • Ornithobacterium rhinotracheale (ORT)

 

Bacteriology

Bacteriology – excluding salmonella:

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  • Culture and Sensitivity

Bacteriology – salmonella:

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Blood Testing (Serology)

Enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) Testing:

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  • Mycoplasma gallisepticum (Mg)
  • Mycoplasma synoviae (Ms)
  • Mycoplasma gallisepticum – Mycoplasma synoviae (Mg+Ms combined)
  • Ornithobacterium Rhinotracheale (ORT)
  • Avian Rhinotracheitis (ART)
  • Infectious Bronchitis Virus (IBV)
  • Reovirus

 

Parasitology

Poultry Parasitology Testing:

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  • Worm Egg and coccidia oocyst count

Poultry Red Mite Testing:

  • Red mite count (Red mite traps).

Please contact us to order your mite trap kit

 

Water Testing

Water Microbiology Testing:

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  • Salmonella
  • Total Viable Count (TVC)
  • Total Viable Count + Pseudomonas
  • Total Viable Count + Coliforms
  • Full profile: Total Viable Count, Pseudomonas, Coliforms, Staphylococcus aureus
  • Total Viable Count + Coliforms
  • Enterococcus (presence/absence)
  • Water Hygiene Scoring (TVC+Coliforms+Pseudomonas)

Water Mineral Testing:

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  • pH or oxidation reduction potential (ORP)
  • Water mineral testing (Full mineral profile, Metals profile only, Anions profile only, PH)

 

Other tests are available on request, please contact us to enquire

 

Environmental Hygiene

Dipslide Testing:

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  • Dipslide- Total Viable Count (TVC)

Swab Testing:

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  • Swab-Total Viable Count (TVC) Enumeration
  • Swab-Full Profile (TVC, S.aureus, Pseudomonas, E.coli, coliforms) – enumeration
  • Swab Hygiene Scoring (TVC+coliforms+fungus)
  • Environmental Staphylococcus Swab (enumeration)

 

Other tests are available on request, please contact us to enquire

Fungal Culture

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  • Aspergillus sp – swab
  • Aspergillus fumigatus – swab
  • Yeast and Moulds – air plate
  • Yeast and Moulds – contact plate

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