Farm Biosecurity Tip: Follow Reporting Guidelines

June 16, 2025

red chickens in a dirt yard with words Farm Biosecurity Tip: Follow reporting guidelines for sick and deceased animals. If you notice a wild animal that is exhibiting signs of illness (such as HPAI) or a group of deceased birds, report your observations to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) State Veterinarian should be contacted if you observe HPAI symptoms or mortality in domestic birds. Follow guidelines from the CT DoAg and DEEP, your municipality, and your veterinarian for the proper response in these situations. Learn about farm biosecurity more by visiting: publications.extension.uconn.edu/publication/biosecurity-plan/Farm Biosecurity Tip: Follow reporting guidelines for sick and deceased animals.

If you notice a wild animal that is exhibiting signs of illness (such as HPAI) or a group of deceased birds, report your observations to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Wildlife Division. The Connecticut Department of Agriculture (DoAg) State Veterinarian should be contacted if you observe HPAI symptoms or mortality in domestic birds. Follow guidelines from the CT DoAg and DEEP, your municipality, and your veterinarian for the proper response in these situations.

Learn about farm biosecurity more by visiting: publications.extension.uconn.edu/publication/biosecurity-plan/