REPORT DEAD BIRDS
Use the system below to report high backyard poultry deaths or unusual wild bird deaths.
MBAH AVIAN INFLUENZA WEBSITE
Information on the status of Avian Influenza in Mississippi and the United States.
NEW WORLD SCREWWORM
Information on the New World Screwworm
Current News
06/08/2026
For the most up to date U.S. response and information on New World Screwworm, click here. (USDA.gov)
06/04/2026
On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. Click for more info. (USDA.gov)
Biosecurity practices are designed to keep animals, facilities, and people safe from germs that can cause disease. Click here for more info.
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F.A.Q.
Most people come to our site looking for answers. See if these Frequently Asked Questions have the answers you need.
What are the regulations for bringing animals in to Mississippi? Pets, Livestock, Cattle, Horses, Sheep/Goats, Pigs, Llamas, Poultry, Psittacine Birds, Ratites, or Exotic Livestock
How do I dispose of dead animals?
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Mississippi Board of Animal Health
Protecting the Health of Mississippi’s Livestock and Poultry
