Reportable Poultry Diseases in Missouri

Poultry operations in Missouri are required to report reportable diseases to state or federal authorities to maintain biosecurity and prevent disease spread. Reporting suspected cases early helps authorities respond quickly and protect surrounding poultry operations.

Contact information for the relevant state authorities is provided below, along with a list of diseases that must be reported. Producers should notify the appropriate office if they observe signs consistent with a reportable disease.

Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Steve Strubberg

State Veterinarian
(573) 751-3377
steve.strubberg@mda.mo.gov
P.O. Box 630, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0630

Jennifer Weber

NPIP OSA Contact
(573) 526-4673
jennifer.weber@mda.mo.gov
P.O. Box 630, 1616 Missouri Blvd., Jefferson City, MO 65102

Terry Gosch

Regional USDA Contact
(573) 658-9850
terry.gosch@usda.gov
1715 Southridge Dr., Jefferson City, MO 65109

James Barton

Other Regional Contact
479-971-8187
poultrylab@gmail.com
Report Immediately

Avian encephalomyelitis

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Egg Drop Syndrome Virus

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Mycoplasma gallisepticum

Mycoplasma meleagridis

Mycoplasma synoviae

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Turkey Rhinotracheitis (Avian metapneumovirus)

Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

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.