In order to improve the protection of the animals and poultry populations from the effects of contagious diseases, all veterinarians licensed in the state of Louisiana are required by law to report to the State Veterinarian, by telephone, fax, or electronic mail within 24 hours after diagnosis or tentative diagnosis, the occurrence or suspected occurrence of contagious diseases or symptoms.

Louisiana Law Requiring the Reporting of Contagious Diseases

2012 Louisiana Reportable Disease List

2011 U.S. Status of OIE Diseases

REPORTING FORMS FOR:

Equine Encephalitis

Equine Infectious Anemia

Trichomoniasis

A comprehensive list of all diseases that must be reported to the State Veterinarian (225-925-3980) and Local (parish animal control or local sheriff) officials to prevent the spread of the disease can be found at the following sites:

USDA APHIS Animal Diseases

Center for Food Security & Public Health Animal Disease Info

Merck Veterinary Manual

Promed-mail

World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE)

United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)