Reportable Poultry Diseases in Montana

In Montana, poultry producers must report specific diseases to state or federal authorities to support early detection and protect the broader poultry industry. Timely reporting allows officials to investigate potential cases and implement response measures to reduce risks toother 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.

Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Martin Zaluski

State Veterinarian
(406) 444-2043
mzaluski@mt.gov
P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT

Dr. Emily Kaleczyc

NPIP OSA Contact
(406) 444-5214
Emily.kaleczyc@mt.gov
302 North Roberts, Helena, MT 59601

Scott Beutelschies

Regional USDA Contact
(406) 594-2086
scott.a.beutelschies@usda.gov
208 North Montana Ave., Suite 101, Helena, MT 59601

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei)

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

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Duck Viral Enteritis

Infectious Bronchitis

Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease)

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Mycoplasma gallisepticum

Mycoplasma synoviae

Salmonella enteritidis

Salmonella typhimurium

Turkey Rhinotracheitis (Avian metapneumovirus)

* 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.