Across Virginia, poultry operations are expected to report certain diseases to state or federal authorities to help control outbreaks and safeguard animal health. 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.
Avian Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)
Duck Viral Hepatitis
Equine Encephalomyelitis (Eastern (EEE), Western (WEE))
Melioidosis (Burkholderia pseudomallei)
Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl Typhoid)
Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum disease)
Turkey Rhinotracheitis (Avian metapneumovirus)
Exotic (Virulent) Newcastle Disease
West Nile Virus
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.
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