DNA-Based PCR Test for Respiratory Disease Detection

Mycoplasma Gallisepticum (MG) is a highly contagious respiratory pathogen that affects chickens, turkeys, and other poultry. This test uses PCR to detect the presence of MG bacterial DNA, indicating an active infection at the time of sampling.

It is one of the most common and contagious causes of chronic respiratory disease in birds.

Unlike many other bacteria, MG lacks a cell wall, making it more difficult for birds to fight off and for antibiotics to treat effectively. It spreads through the air, direct contact, and contaminated equipment, and once it enters a flock, it can be very hard to eliminate — especially in closed environments.