Polyoma virus is a very stable virus in the environment, much like Parvo virus in dogs we expect it can live six months in the environment. It is easy to transmit by dust from pet shops, other bird owners homes or bird shows and fairs.

Most birds acutely infected with Polyoma virus die within a few days and no specific treatment for the virus is available. Most birds that die from Polyoma are under 100 days of age, BUT IT CAN AFFECT ANY AGE BIRD.

The BEST way to prevent this deadly virus in your birds is to vaccinate ALL the birds in your home or facility.

The vaccine schedule is two initial boosters three weeks apart and then yearly boosters thereafter.

Polyoma virus is VERY COMMON across America, we have had outbreaks from local and distant shows in our area for the last six years, we now have a tool for you to prevent this deadly disease.

To protect your bird, a requirement for hospitalization at our hospital is that your bird be vaccinated for Polyoma virus.

Questions should be directed to our office, 502-245-7863