Avian Health Program

What we do

• Monitor and manage the National Poultry Improvement Plan in Washington State.
• Conduct Avian Influenza surveillance at select fairs, farm stands, and auctions.
• Provide education and outreach.
• Operate a sick bird hotline for reporting illness or death in flocks.
• WDFW Hotline to report sick, dead or injured wild birds
• Respond to animal disease outbreaks in our state

Avian Health Information

• Avian Influenza information for bird owners, consumers and veterinarians  
• Poultry import requirements 
• The National Poultry Improvement Plan: What it is and how to participate 
• Exhibiting birds - what is required 
• Defend the Flock Program
• Report unexplained illness or death in your flock
• Report sick, injured, or dead wild birds to WDFW 
• Subscribe to emails featuring a range of topics pertinent to the animal industry in Washington
• Find an avian veterinarian
• PT Testing Guidance for Veterinarians

Avian Certification Training

One goal of the Avian Health Program is to educate Washington poultry owners, veterinarians, and the general public about avian diseases, and to provide training on appropriate prevention and control measures. We are providing an entry level course for Washington State residents to make participants aware of:

1. Infectious diseases
2. Agents that may produce infectious disease in birds
3. Steps to take to minimize the risk of spreading disease

Washington residents who successfully pass the tests will receive a Certificate of Completion.

Avian Disease Prevention Training Course
Avian Disease Prevention Training Course Test

Poultry 101 Training Course
Poultry 101 Training Course Test

Curso de Entrenamiento para Prevenir Enfermedades Aviares
Curso de Entrenamiento para Prevenir Enfermedades Aviares Examen