AvianPro specializes in DNA profiling for various bird species, utilizing plucked feathers, blood samples, or eggshell membranes for analysis. This genetic testing serves multiple purposes, including registration, verifying parentage and relationships, and maintaining DNA records for identifying lost or stolen birds.

DNA profiling, also referred to as “DNA fingerprinting” or “genotyping,” generates a distinct genetic signature for each bird. Rather than determining breed type, this test pinpoints highly variable genetic markers inherited from both parents. The company offers an extensive range of tests, including DNA profiling, screening for infectious diseases and genetic disorders, plumage color analysis, and genetic sex determination.

Our avian DNA typing process is based on a panel of microsatellite markers, ensuring compatibility with other laboratories that use the same marker set and alphanumeric coding system.

With an accuracy rate exceeding 99.99% in detecting misassigned parentage, DNA typing is a highly reliable method. Our expert laboratory team processes hundreds of DNA samples from across Australia and globally. Strict crosschecking protocols are in place throughout testing to uphold the highest standards of accuracy and quality control.

Our STR marker panel is the most comprehensive standard panel available in the industry. We have expanded our original panel by adding two additional markers, bringing the total to at least 10 loci. AvianPro adheres to the guidelines established by the International Society of Animal Genetics (ISAG). Our pigeon DNA profiling system utilizes a multiplex STR marker panel, which includes eight loci—PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4, PG5, PG6, PG7, and CHD Gender—ensuring highly reliable results that are widely accepted internationally.

Customers receive DNA profiles in a detailed chart format. Since we use universal markers that align with international standards, our profiles can be directly compared with reports from other laboratories that apply the same methodologies.

For parentage verification, the genetic profiles of tested birds are analyzed to identify matching markers. The findings are compiled in a formal report and provided to the customer promptly upon completion of testing. Basic viability testing of a potential sire can be conducted using DNA from both the offspring and the suspected male. However, because a chick inherits half of its DNA from each parent, samples from both the mother and the presumed father are necessary for a conclusive 100% genetic match.