Reportable Poultry Diseases in Maryland

Across Maryland, 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.

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.

Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Janine Davenport

State Veterinarian
(410) 841-5810
animalhealth.mda@maryland.gov
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD

Dr. Heather Dearie

NPIP OSA Contact
(667) 270-1205
heather.dearie@maryland.gov
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401

Karen Becker

Regional USDA Contact
(804) 517-2459
karen.becker1@usda.gov
400 North 8th St., Suite 726, Richmond, VA 23219

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately
Report Within 24 Hours
Report Next Business Day
Report Within 2 Days

Adenovirus

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Avian Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium avium)

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Duck Viral Hepatitis

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Paramyxovirus (other than Newcastle)

Salmonella enteritidis ***

Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Salmonella typhimurium

Screw Worm

Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

Newcastle Disease

West Nile Virus

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.