Salmonella spp. 
Protect your flock—and your family—from one of the most widespread zoonotic threats in aviculture.
 
Salmonella isn’t just a poultry problem. It’s a silent killer and carrier-state pathogen that affects nearly every bird species—from pigeons to parrots, ducks to doves, and even emus and ostriches.
At Affordable Avian, our Salmonella spp. PCR test provides broad-spectrum screening for all major avian Salmonella strains, giving you fast, reliable detection to help stop outbreaks before they start.
 
Why Test for Salmonella?
Kills silently – Especially lethal in chicks, squabs, and immunocompromised birds
Carrier birds appear healthy – But still shed infectious bacteria in droppings
Vertically transmitted – Can infect embryos through eggs
Zoonotic – Can cause serious illness in humans, especially children or the immunocompromised
 
 Species Affected:
Chickens, turkeys, quail, ducks, geese
Pigeons, doves, parrots, finches, canaries
Emus, ostriches, rheas
Raptors, gamebirds, songbirds
 
Test Details:
Target: All major Salmonella species and subspecies
Sample: Fresh or dried feces, cloacal swab
Turnaround: 3–5 business days
 
Perfect for:
New flock introductions
Routine health screening
Breeding and hatching programs
Mixed aviaries and rescue facilities
Backyard farms and educational settings
 
Don’t wait for an outbreak—screen early, screen smart.
Order your Salmonella PCR test now!
 
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.