Reportable Poultry Diseases in Kansas

Poultry operations in Kansas are requiredto report reportable diseases to state or federal authorities to maintain biosecurity and prevent disease spread. Early reporting enables rapidinvestigation and helps limit the impact of infectious poultry diseases acrossthe region.

The information below includes contact details for the state veterinarian and a list of reportable poultry diseases. Producers should reach out if they notice abnormal symptoms, increased mortality, or signs of disease.

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Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Justin Smith

State Veterinarian
(785) 564-6601
justin.smith@ks.gov
1320 Research Park Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502

Dr. Sara McReynolds

NPIP OSA Contact
(785) 564-6792
sara.mcreynolds@ks.gov
1320 Research Park Dr., Manhattan KS 66502

Rick Tanner

Regional USDA Contact
(785) 228-6565
rick.j.tanner@usda.gov
1131 Southwest Winding Rd., Topeka, KS 66615

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

West Nile Virus

Report Within 24 Hours
Report Next Business Day
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.