VH Group / PDRC
Poultry Diagnostic and Research Centre (PDRC)
Established in 1984 | Recognized by DSIR | Serving Poultry Farmers Across India
India's Leading Poultry Disease Diagnostic & Research Network
The Poultry Diagnostic and Research Centre (PDRC) is a premier poultry disease diagnostic and research facility dedicated to improving poultry health and productivity across India. PDRC provides comprehensive disease diagnosis, surveillance, research and technical support to the poultry industry. PDRC is the Central Laboratory at Pune, Zonal Laboratories (Bangalore, Hyderabad, Panchkula, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata) and an extensive network of Satellite Laboratories across India.
Our nationwide network enables rapid disease detection, continuous monitoring of emerging poultry diseases and timely technical assistance to poultry farmers, veterinarians, hatcheries and integrators.
Since 1984
DSIR Recognized Research CentrePDRC is equipped with a multidisciplinary team of experienced scientists specializing in poultry pathology, virology, bacteriology, immunology, molecular biology, nutrition and epidemiology.
Our state-of-the-art laboratory infrastructure includes:
Molecular Diagnostics
Modern molecular diagnostic laboratories
Specialized Laboratories
Well-equipped microbiology, virology, pathology, serology and nutrition laboratories
Animal House Facility
Positive and negative pressure laboratory – Experimental animal house facilities
Nutrition Laboratory
Advanced Poultry Nutrition LaboratoryNationwide Diagnostic Network
PDRC operates through a three-tier laboratory system
This integrated network ensures continuous monitoring of poultry health across India.
Central Laboratory
PuneActs as the national reference laboratory for advanced diagnostics, research, surveillance and coordination.
Zonal Laboratories
Regional CentersMonitor regional disease situations and coordinate surveillance activities.
Satellite Laboratories
Across IndiaProvide rapid local diagnostic services and technical support to poultry farmers.
Zonal Labs for Quicker Services
West & Central Zone
Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh
South Zone I
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
South Zone II
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu & Kerala
North Zone
Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, Bihar, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir
East Zone
West Bengal, Odisha & North Eastern States
Our Major Activities
Poultry Disease Diagnosis
Comprehensive laboratory diagnosis of viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoal and parasitic diseases.
Disease Surveillance
Nationwide monitoring and surveillance of poultry diseases for early detection and rapid response.
Research & Development
Applied research focusing on emerging diseases, pathogen characterization, rapid diagnostics and vaccine development.
Feed & Water Analysis
Comprehensive nutritional evaluation and microbiological assessment of poultry feed and drinking water.
Vaccine Research
Isolation, characterization, pathogenicity evaluation and selection of candidate vaccine strains.
Biosecurity & Farm Health
Development of disease prevention strategies, vaccination programs and farm biosecurity protocols.
Training & Extension
Capacity building through technical workshops, seminars and hands-on training programs for veterinarians, technicians and poultry professionals.
Diagnostic & Therapeutic Services
Poultry Disease Diagnosis
7 Services- Clinical disease investigation
- Necropsy (Post-mortem examination)
- Treatment recommendations
- Vaccination schedule guidance
- Farm management recommendations
- Nutritional advice
- Biosecurity consultation
Histopathology
1 Services- Microscopic examination of tissues for definitive diagnosis of infectious and non-infectious diseases.
- Gut Health Analysis by Intestinal Morphometry
Virology
2 ServicesVirus Isolation & Characterization
- Virus isolation
- Virus identification
- Molecular characterization
Molecular Diagnostics
- PCR /RT-PCR
- Real-Time PCR/RT-PCR
- Sequencing – Molecular epidemiology
- Rapid and accurate detection of economically important poultry viruses.
Research & Innovation
5 Services- Development of rapid diagnostic assays
- Candidate vaccine strain selection
- In vivo pathogenicity studies
- Experimental Nutritional trials of Novel feed and feed ingredients
- Collaborative research
Microbiology
5 Services- Bacterial / Fungal isolation – Identification and characterization.
- Antibiotic sensitivity testing
- Water microbiology
- Water quality analysis (pH, Hardness, residual Chlorine, etc.)
- Feed microbiology
Serology
3 ServicesRoutine monitoring of flock immunity and disease status through:
- Newcastle Disease and Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza by HI and ELISA test.
- Salmonella Plate Agglutination Test
- ELISA Antibody Detection – IBD, CAV, Avian Reovirus, IB, ILT, MG and MS.
Hatchery Monitoring
4 ServicesComprehensive hatchery hygiene and health monitoring programs including:
- Hatchery sanitation assessment
- Chick quality evaluation
- Hatchability investigations
- Microbiological monitoring
Poultry Shed Monitoring
4 ServicesEvaluation of farm environment including:
- Litter quality
- Water quality
- Disease risk assessment
- Biosecurity compliance
Advanced Nutrition Laboratory
Comprehensive feed and feed ingredient analysis.
PDRC performs advanced testing for:
Quality control programs are also conducted for processed chicken at poultry dressing plants.
Get in Touch
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Address
PDRC div. of VHPL
18KM, Pune Solapur Road, Loni Kalbhor,
Pune – 412201