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.
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
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.