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
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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
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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
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