Psittacine Beak and Feather disease (PBFD) is a potentially deadly disease that predominantly affects parrots, cockatoos and lorikeets (psittacine birds). It is caused by the highly infectious Beak and Feather Disease Virus (BFDV). It doesn’t cause disease in humans.

Is PBFD airborne?

Psittacine Beak and Feather Disease (PBFD): This is one of the two most devastating airborne viral diseases of the pet bird industry. There is no cure.

How long does PBFD last surfaces?

One of the main problems with PBFD is that it lasts for a long time in the environment – up to 18 months in organic matter.