Reportable Poultry Diseases in Washington

Poultry producers in Washington 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

Amber Itle

State Veterinarian
(360) 902-1800
aitle@agr.wa.gov
1111 Washington Street SE, Olympia, WA

Dr. Dana Dobbs

NPIP OSA Contact
(509) 607-4974
ddobbs@agr.wa.gov
6130 Parke Creek Road, Ellensburg, WA 98926

Maura Gibson

Regional USDA Contact
(909) 253-8859
maura.e.gibson@usda.gov
1550 Irving St. SW, Suite 100, Tumwater, WA 98512

Other Regional Contact
Report Immediately

Avian  Influenza (HPAI and H5/H7 LPAI)

Carbapenem  resistant organisms

Chlamydia psittaci (Chlamydiosis)

Duck Viral  Hepatitis

Infectious  Bronchitis

Infectious  Coryza

Infectious  bursal disease (Gumboro disease)

Infectious  Laryngotracheitis

Japanese  Encephalitis

Mycoplasma  gallisepticum

Mycoplasma synoviae

Salmonella gallinarum (Fowl  Typhoid)

Salmonella pullorum (Pullorum  disease)

Shiga toxin-producing E.  coli/Enterohemorrhagic E. coli

St. Louis  encephalitis virus (SLEV)

Toxic Substance Contamination

Turkey  Rhinotracheitis (Avian metapneumovirus)

Exotic  (Virulent) Newcastle Disease

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.