Trichomonas gallinae (Canker)Test
Protect your birds from a silent and deadly protozoan threat.
 
Trichomonas gallinae, commonly known as canker, is one of the most widespread and contagious diseases in pigeons and doves — and it doesn’t stop there. This microscopic protozoan can silently infect adults and cause sudden, severe illness in young birds.
Our test detects the parasite with high precision, even in asymptomatic carriers.
 
Why It Matters:
Highly contagious via shared water, crop milk, and direct feeding
Common in racing and breeding lofts
Lethal in squabs — can cause oral plaques, crop swelling, and death
Carriers look healthy but shed the parasite and infect others
 
Test Info:
Sample: Oral or crop swab (dried or fresh (with fresh swabs, consider overnight shipping)
Turnaround: 3–5 business days
 
Early detection = life-saving intervention.
Whether you run a breeding program or care for a single rescue, screening for Trichomonas is essential.

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.