Pigeon Adenovirus Test
Rapid detection of one of the most destructive viral threats to young and adult pigeons.
 
Pigeon Adenovirus comes in two dangerous forms—Type I and Type II—and both can cause serious illness, especially when combined with other infections like circovirus or E. coli.
 
Our Adenovirus test screens for both types, giving pigeon owners and breeders the tools they need to protect their lofts before outbreaks spread.
 
Why Test for Adenovirus?
Type I (Young Bird Adenovirus)
Common in squabs and juveniles. Symptoms include vomiting, watery droppings, and weight loss. Often part of Young Bird Disease Syndrome (YBDS).
Type II (Necrotizing Hepatitis)
Affects pigeons of all ages. Known for sudden death and severe liver damage. Can wipe out entire lofts without warning.
Frequently co-occurs with other pathogens, intensifying severity and spread.
 
Test Info:
Target: Both Type I and Type II adenoviruses
Sample: Fresh or dried feces, cloacal swab (fresh samples, consider overnight shipping)
Turnaround: 3–5 business days
 
Who Should Test:
Breeders managing outbreaks or underperformance
Loft managers seeing diarrhea, vomiting, or unexplained deaths
Anyone dealing with YPDS, circovirus, or E. coli issues
Rescues worried about introduction to other birds

For a list of frequently asked questions and answers about our testing services, please visit our FAQ page.
 
This kit includes everything you need to submit a dry sample to us for testing. 
If you would prefer to send fresh swabs, you may opt to add on the collection kit and overnight shipping option HERE.

Please read our disease testing disclaimer HERE.
By submitting a sample for disease testing, you agree to these terms in their entirety.
Additionally, any sample submitted for disease testing that is not properly packaged/contained/identified will NOT be tested and no refunds or credits will be issued.  It is imperative, dute to the potential for transmission, that you follow packaging guidelines exactly.