Pet bird vaccines: avian polyomavirus, Pacheco's disease, Newcastle disease (Merck Veterinary Manual)
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- Avian polyomavirus (APV) causes disease in young parrots, and polyomavirus vaccination is performed; breeding birds receive two doses of the vaccine at a 2-week interval.
- Pacheco's disease is caused by a herpesvirus, and during outbreaks autogenous vaccines have been developed.
- Newcastle disease is an avian paramyxovirus infection that is rare in captive-bred parrots housed indoors; the paramyxovirus group 1 vaccine should not be used in parrots.
- Vaccines for canarypox, fowlpox, and pigeonpox are available for birds.
- Pet birds should be obtained only from sources where polyomavirus testing and vaccination are performed.