{"product_id":"blackhead-disease-histomoniasis-pcr-test-poultry","title":"Blackhead Disease (Histomoniasis) PCR Test for Poultry","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"jznqgm\" data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eBlackhead Disease (Histomoniasis) PCR Test for Poultry\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"1289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eBlackhead Disease (Histomoniasis) PCR Test\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fast and accurate laboratory PCR screening test designed to detect \u003cem data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eHistomonas meleagridis\u003c\/em\u003e, the protozoal parasite responsible for Histomoniasis (Blackhead Disease) in poultry. Using a simple swab sample, this test supports early disease detection and helps guide flock management and biosecurity decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1291\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003eHistomoniasis is an important poultry disease that can cause lethargy, reduced appetite, weight loss, yellow droppings, reduced growth rates, and increased mortality, particularly in turkeys and mixed poultry systems. Chickens may also act as carrier hosts within flocks, contributing to ongoing environmental contamination and disease spread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1924\"\u003eAvailable as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e99jan\" data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1963\"\u003eSingle bird PCR testing (1 swab)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"10r6973\" data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2004\"\u003ePooled flock PCR testing (5 swabs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"5zke1e\" data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2546\"\u003eHelpful Resources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2607\" data-end=\"2971\"\u003eUnexplained mortality, yellow droppings, reduced growth, poor flock condition, and ongoing gastrointestinal disease can sometimes be associated with underlying infectious or parasitic disease within poultry systems. Early testing, strong parasite management, and good biosecurity practices can play important roles in long-term flock health and disease prevention. Explore our helpful poultry health resources below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avianempire.co.nz\/pages\/histomoniasis-black-head?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=hist\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHistomoniasis in Poultry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.avianempire.co.nz\/pages\/how-to-perform-a-cloacal-swab-in-poultry?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=swab\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Perform a Cloacal Swab in Poultry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"PVS Labs","offers":[{"title":"1 swab (single bird) \/ Regular swab (Chickens)","offer_id":45632333250747,"sku":"059","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 swab (single bird) \/ Small swab (Small birds)","offer_id":45851403550907,"sku":"058","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 swabs (for a flock) \/ Regular swab (Chickens)","offer_id":45632333283515,"sku":"057","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 swabs (for a flock) \/ Small swab (Small birds)","offer_id":45851403583675,"sku":"056","price":52.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/6859\/9332\/files\/Blackhead_Disease_Histomoniasis_PCR_Test_for_Poultry.jpg?v=1779243795","url":"https:\/\/www.avianempire.co.nz\/products\/blackhead-disease-histomoniasis-pcr-test-poultry","provider":"Avian Empire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}