Reportable Poultry Diseases in Massachusetts

Poultry operations in Massachusetts are required to report reportable diseases to state or federal authorities to maintain biosecurity and prevent disease spread. Early reporting enables rapid investigation and helps limit the impact of infectious poultry diseases across the region.

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

Lorraine O'Connor

State Veterinarian
(617) 626-1795
L.OConnor@mass.gov
251 Causeway St., Suite 500, Boston, MA

Ms. Megan Megrath

NPIP OSA Contact
(617) 626-1798
megan.megrath@mass.gov
100 Cambridge Street 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114

John Falco

Regional USDA Contact
(518) 948-0024
john.falco@usda.gov
146 Mendon St., Suite MM-2-W, Uxbridge, MA 01569

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately

Avian encephalomyelitis

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Avian Tuberculosis (Mycobacterium avium)

Botulism

Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

Newcastle Disease

Report Within 24 Hours

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Duck Viral Enteritis

Fowl Cholera (Avian Pasteurellosis)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Report Next Business Day
Report Within 2 Days
Report Within 3 Days

Infectious  Laryngotracheitis

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.