Diseases
Reportable Diseases
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 Requirement
- Reportable Diseases in the United States
Reporting Forms
Website Links
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:
- Center for Food Security & Public Health Animal Disease Info
- Promed-mail
- World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)
- United States Animal Health Association (USAHA)
Rabies Information
Dr. Gary Balsamo, DVM, MPH&TM
Chair, Louisiana Animal Welfare Commission
State Public Health Veterinarian & Assistant State Epidemiologist
Office of Public Health
Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
504-568-8313 (office), 800-256-2748 (emergency number)
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Section
504-568-8313 (office), 800-256-2748 (emergency number)
email: Gary.Balsamo@LA.GOV
- Louisiana Rabies Law [PDF]
- National Rabies Management Program [PDF]
- Animal Rabies Prevention & Control [PDF]
- Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals (Website)
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