What is the Program? Free veterinary examination of dead and live birds submitted by small flock owners to the province’s veterinary laboratory. The focus is on detecting the arrival of Asian strains of avian influenza in Manitoba but you will get information regarding any disease problems diagnosed in the birds. The program covers the cost of the necropsy, histopathology, PCR testing for Avian Influenza A Virus (AIV) and Infectious Laryngotracheitis Virus (ILTV) and any other diagnostic testing at VDS deemed necessary by the pathologist to complete the case. Who Should Submit Birds? Small flock and backyard flock owners in Manitoba can submit birds for examination. What Birds to Submit? Flock size must less than 1000 birds (large scale commercial poultry do not qualify). Chicken, turkey, duck, geese, game bird, and peafowl qualify. Parrots, songbirds, and other exotic or indoor companion birds do not qualify.