Across Iowa, poultry operations are expected to report certain diseases to state or federal authorities to help control outbreaks and safeguard animal health. Prompt reporting plays a key role in maintaining biosecurity and reducing the spread of disease within commercial and small-scale flocks.
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.
Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)
Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)
Duck Viral Hepatitis
Equine Encephalomyelitis (Eastern (EEE), Western (WEE))
Fowl Cholera (Avian Pasteurellosis)
Infectious Bronchitis
Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease)
Infectious Laryngotracheitis
Marek's Disease
Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Mycoplasma synoviae
Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)
Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)
Turkey Rhinotracheitis (Avian metapneumovirus)
Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease
Newcastle Disease
West Nile Virus
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.