All states / Utah
Sick birds in Utah?
Utah State Veterinarian's Office (Animal Health Program), Utah Department of Agriculture and Food (UDAF)
State reporting line
801-982-2235Or USDA, from any state
1-866-536-7593
When to call
Call if several birds die in a short time, a bird dies with no warning, or your flock shows signs like gasping, a twisted neck, swollen or purple combs and wattles, or a sudden drop in eggs. The full list of signs.
Until someone calls you back, keep birds, eggs, manure and equipment on the property, shut the flock in, and keep any dead birds bagged and cool in case they're needed for testing. What to do while you wait.
Wild birds in Utah
- Agency
- Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR)
- Phone
- 801-538-4700
- Online
- Report or learn more
Large die-offs can also go to USDA Wildlife Services at 1-866-487-3297. Handling dead wild birds safely.
Where these numbers come from
- State lab
- Utah Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (USU)
- Sources
- ag.utah.gov, ag.utah.gov (2), ag.utah.gov (3), wildlife.utah.gov
- Checked
- October 15, 2026
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