Across Kentucky, 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.
Below you’ll find contact details for the appropriate state authorities along with a list of reportable poultry diseases. Producers should contact the appropriate office if they observe unusual illness, sudden mortality, or symptoms consistent with a reportable condition.
Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)
Avian Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium avium)
Botulism
Mycoplasma gallisepticum
Mycoplasma synoviae
Exotic (Virulent) 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.