Reportable Poultry Diseases in Nebraska

Poultry producers in Nebraska are required to report certain diseases to state or federal authorities to protect flock health and limit the spread of infectious outbreaks. Timely reporting allows officials to investigate potential cases and implement response measures to reduce risks to other poultry operations.

The section below provides contact details for state authorities and outlines reportable poultry diseases. Producers should contact the appropriate office if unusual illness or sudden losses occur.

Reportable Diseases + Contacts List

Last Updated :
November 2025
PRIMARY CONTACT

Roger Dudley

State Veterinarian
(402) 471-2351
roger.dudley@nebraska.gov
301 Centennial Mall South, PO Box 94787, Lincoln, NE

Mr. Chris Kort

NPIP OSA Contact
(402) 471-2351
Chris.Kort@nebraska.gov
245 Fallbrook Blvd., Suite 200, Lincoln, NE 68521

Melissa Lang

Regional USDA Contact
(402) 560-1323
melissa.lang@usda.gov
5940 South 58th St., Lincoln, NE 68516

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Duck Viral Hepatitis

Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

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

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Fowl Cholera (Avian Pasteurellosis)

Infectious Bronchitis

Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease)

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Marek's Disease

Mycoplasma gallisepticum

Mycoplasma synoviae

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.