Reportable Poultry Diseases in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, poultry producers must report specific diseases to state or federal authorities to support early detection and protect the broader poultry industry. Early reporting enables rapid investigation and helps limit the impact of infectious poultry diseases across the region.

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

Alex Hamberg

State Veterinarian
(717) 772-2852
ahamberg@pa.gov
2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Dr. Nan Hanshaw

NPIP OSA Contact
(717) 783-6677
nhanshaw@pa.gov
2301 North Cameron Street, Harrisburg PA 17110

Michael Kornreich

Regional USDA Contact
(717) 540-2763
michael.a.kornreich@usda.gov
2300 Vartain Way Suite 250, Harrisburg, PA 17110

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately

Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Duck Viral Hepatitis

Duck Viral Enteritis

Infectious Bronchitis

Infectious bursal disease (Gumboro disease)

Infectious Laryngotracheitis

Influenza A viruses

Mycoplasma gallisepticum

Mycoplasma meleagridis

Mycoplasma synoviae

Salmonella enteritidis

Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)

Turkey Rhinotracheitis (Avian metapneumovirus)

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
* 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.