Avian Health Program
To report an unusual number of sick/dead birds, call:
1-866-922-BIRD (2473)
Biosecurity Template and resources
| Virulent Newcastle Disease Updates | |
| Commercial Poultry Biosecurity Resources | |
| California Waterfowl Tracker | |
| USDA APHIS Avian Health |
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Top Tips for Keeping your Backyard Birds Healthy
English - En Español -
Backyard Biosecurity for Poultry
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Biosecurity Practices for Poultry Exhibitors
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Biosecurity Practices for Poultry Show and Exhibit Organizers
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Bird Care and Disease Prevention
English - En Español - CAHFS Laboratory Diagnostic Services
- Small Producer Outreach Program
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Necropsy Services for Backyard Poultry Owners
English - En Español - Backyard Poultry Biosecurity Workshop Videos (Subtítulos en Español)
- Do you have backyard poultry? Check out the California Poultry Census
- USDA-Biosecurity for Birds
- UCCE Backyard Chicken Resources- Marin & Sonoma Counties
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Backyard Training Tutorial
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Disease Prevention Guide for Backyard and Pet Bird Owners
English - En Español -
Chick Care Check
English - En Español
- Biosecurity Practices for Poultry Exhibit Organizers
- Commercial Poultry Biosecurity Resources
- California Egg Safety and Quality Management Program
- Secure Egg Supply
- California Egg Quality Assurance Plan (CEQAP)
- United Egg Producers
- National Egg Regulatory Officials (NERO)
- American Egg Board
- Egg Nutritional Center
- Pacific Egg and Poultry Association
- Secure Food Supply Plans
- Secure Broiler Supply
- UC Davis Poultry Science
- MSU Poultry Web Page
- California Poultry Federation
- Secure Turkey Supply
- National Turkey Federation
- National Chicken Council
- FDA Product Specific Information
- USDA Avian Influenza Prevention Guide (Wildlife Management)
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Signs of Disease in Poultry and Pet Birds
English - En Español - UC Davis Poultry Biosecurity Resource Forum
- OIE - Disease Data and Maps
- FAO - Global Animal Disease Information System
- USDA Statistical Service
- Poultry Times
- National Center for Foreign Animal & Zoonotic Disease Defense (FAZD Center)
- Poultry Science Association
- World's Poultry Science Association
- USDA-Biosecurity for Birds
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Avian Influenza Questions and Answers
English - En Español - Avian Influenza Web Page
- WHO AI Resources
- CDC: Info on Avian Influenza
- CDC: Info on Salmonella
- West Nile Virus
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Virulent Newcastle Disease Alert
English - En Español - Virulent Newcastle Disease Web Page
- USDA/CDFA Symptoms: Virulent Newcastle Disease (Pictorial Guide)
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Virulent Newcastle Disease Factsheet – for Bird Owners
English - En Español - Virulent Newcastle Disease Factsheet - for Veterinarians
- USDA APHIS Virulent Newcastle Disease Factsheet
- VSU Avian Disease Fact Sheet
- VSU Leg & Foot Disorders in Domestic Fowl
Contact Us
CDFA Animal Health and Food Safety Services,
Animal Health Branch
Sacramento, California 95814
Phone: 916-900-5002
Fax: 916-900-5333
Email: ahbfeedback@cdfa.ca.gov
Our offices are open 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
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Resources
Avian Entry Requirements
Avian Entry Requirements (Spanish)
UCCE Poultry Resource Page
USDA Entry Requirements for Other States
CDFW Restricted Species List
CAHFS Laboratory Diagnostic Services
Animal Health and Food Safety Services
CDFA - Meat, Poultry & Egg Safety Branch
CDFA Reportable Disease List
UCD Center for Animal Welfare
California Food and Agricultural Code
California Code of Regulations
