Sick birds in Louisiana?

Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF), Office of Animal Health and Food Safety / LDAF Diagnostic Lab

State reporting line

This number is from an official source, but we couldn't confirm it on the office's current reporting page. If it doesn't connect, call USDA.

Or USDA, from any state

1-866-536-7593

Toll free, USDA Veterinary Services.

When to call

Call if several birds die in a short time, a bird dies with no warning, or your flock shows signs like gasping, a twisted neck, swollen or purple combs and wattles, or a sudden drop in eggs. The full list of signs.

Until someone calls you back, keep birds, eggs, manure and equipment on the property, shut the flock in, and keep any dead birds bagged and cool in case they're needed for testing. What to do while you wait.

Wild birds in Louisiana

Agency: Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (regional offices)
Online: Report or learn more

Large die-offs can also go to USDA Wildlife Services at 1-866-487-3297. Handling dead wild birds safely.

Where these numbers come from

State lab: Louisiana Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (LSU School of Veterinary Medicine)
Sources: ldaf.la.gov, ldaf.la.gov (2), wlf.louisiana.gov
Checked: October 15, 2026

Agencies change numbers. If this one is wrong, please let us know.