Reportable Poultry Diseases in Georgia

Across Georgia, poultry operations are expected to report certain diseases to state or federal authorities to help control outbreaks and safeguard animal health. Reporting suspected cases early helps authorities respond quickly and protect surrounding poultry operations.

The section below provides contact details for state authorities and outlines reportable poultry diseases. Producers should contact the appropriate office if unusual illness or sudden losses occur.

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Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Janemarie Hennebelle

State Veterinarian
(404) 656-3671
janemarie.hennebelle@agr.georgia.gov
19 MLK Jr. Dr. SW, Atlanta, GA 30334

Jeff Spivey

NPIP OSA Contact
(770) 766-6822
jspivey@gapoultrylab.org
3235 Abit Massey Way, Gainesville GA, 30507

Freddrianna McElveen

Regional USDA Contact
(209) 702-1630
freddrianna.b.mcelveen@usda.gov
1506 Klondike Road Suite 300, Conyers, GA 30094

Dr. Louise Dufour-Zavala

Other Regional Contact
lzavala@gapoultrylab.org
Report Immediately

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

Report Within 24 Hours
Report Next Business Day

Avian Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium avium)

Botulism

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Salmonella enteritidis

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Report Within 2 Days
Report Within 3 Days
Report Within 5 Days
Report Within 7 Days
Report Within 10 Days
Report Within 15 Days
Report Within 30 Days
* Turkey Only  ** Breeder Only  ***Egg-Layer Only

Please note, this information is for reference only. For more information on any of the details provided, review your local state regulatory website. Wilson Veterinary Co. LLC is not responsible for legal compliance with reporting diseases in all 50 states or for producers we do not work with.