Live birds can be tested for APV by an avian veterinarian, however, the testing is not cheap as samples must be sent to the U. S. A. for analysis. The best defense is prevention. Education about this infection is the first line of defense in protecting our feathered friends. In closing, Polyoma is out there, yes, it can have devastating effects but it can also be managed. We can cut down the incidence of this virus by how we manage our own aviaries.
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