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Reporting sick or dead
birds for potential testing for Highly Pathogenic Avian
Influenza (HPAI H5N1) - as of 1/23/2024
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Sick or
recently
deceased
waterfowl,
shorebirds
and
medium
or large
birds
are the
best
types of
birds to
test for
HPAI.
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Report
the bird
to your
local
animal
control
agency.
They
might be
able to
collect
and hold
it for
HPAI
testing.
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Please
also
notify
Public
Health
about
the
bird.
Complete
this
reporting
form
and
email to
vet@ph.lacounty.gov
or
visit
this
public
online
reporting
portal.
Let us
know if
you were
able to
contact
Animal
Control.
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Rabid Animals: Veterinarians:
To report a potentially rabid animal, click here.
Infectious diseases in animals
are legally reportable in Los Angeles County.
Animal disease
reports are essential for identifying outbreaks, disease
trends, and new diseases. This information is used to
educate veterinarians, physicians, and others to help protect
the health of animals and people.
Which Animal
Diseases to Report?
- Rabid Animals - animals suspected of having
rabies
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Dead
birds (see information about testing
birds for HPAI H5N1 at top of page)
- Outbreaks - Many animals becoming ill around the same
time and place
- Animals/Humans sick with same symptoms, same location
- Animal diseases not native to area
or unusual animal diseases
- Any disease on the
Los Angeles County Animal Disease Priority List,
2024
How to Report?
Three ways:
- Call our office at
(213) 288-7060
and ask to speak to the Veterinarian-On-Duty or email us
at vet@ph.lacounty.gov
- Download and complete the
online disease report form (PDF)
then email or fax it in
(vet@ph.lacounty.gov or 213-481-2375).
Animal Disease and Bite
Report Forms page -
Online reporting (for members
of the public only)
You will be asked to fill out a form on a secure website. You will be prompted by your computer to accept a security alert when you access the form. Click Yes to proceed.
Online Public Reporting
Portal
Last updated: February 24, 2024
