Avian Health Program

For more information email the Avian Health Program
or call 1-800-606-3056

Photo by Erin O'Rourke

1. Educate the poultry industry and owners in Washington State about:
   1. Serious poultry diseases, such as Avian Influenza and Exotic Newcastle Disease
   2. Protecting their birds from diseases (bio-security)
   3. The WSDA Avian Health Certification Training program, which provides basic information about avian diseases and bio-security
2. Increase surveillance--establish a first line of defense:
   1. Through disease testing and monitoring programs at sale yards, county community fairs, backyard flocks, farmer's markets, game bird producers, and commercial poultry operations.