PDFWAC 16-70-010

Reporting requirements for veterinarians.

(1) All licensed veterinarians must immediately notify the state veterinarian of:
(a) Any case of a reportable disease, including any new, emerging, or unusual animal diseases listed in Table 1 in WAC 16-70-020.
(b) Any higher than expected mortality or morbidity event.
(c) Any highly unusual clinical signs such as: Mouth or muzzle lesions, especially if accompanied by foot, udder, vulva, or skin lesions resembling blisters or vesicles.
(d) Encephalitis conditions in all animals and avians.
(2) Licensed veterinarians reporting to the state veterinarian shall provide the following information:
(a) Veterinarian's name;
(b) Veterinarian's phone number;
(c) Animal county of residence;
(d) Animal species;
(e) Diagnosis or suspected diagnosis of the condition;
(f) Laboratory name and laboratory confirmed test result.
(3) Reports may be submitted to the state veterinarian in the following ways:
(a) Online at https://agr.wa.gov/departments/animals-livestock-and-pets/animal-health/reportable-diseases;
(b) Phone at 360-902-1878;
(c) Email at ahealth@agr.wa.gov;
(d) Fax at 360-902-2087.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040. WSR 23-11-042, § 16-70-010, filed 5/11/23, effective 6/11/23. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.040 and chapter 34.05 RCW. WSR 15-02-027, § 16-70-010, filed 12/30/14, effective 1/30/15. Statutory Authority: Chapters 16.36 and 34.05 RCW. WSR 07-10-087, § 16-70-010, filed 5/1/07, effective 6/1/07. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.010(1), [16.36.]040 and [16.36.]080(4). WSR 00-06-064, § 16-70-010, filed 3/1/00, effective 4/1/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 16.36.096 and 16.36.040. WSR 93-19-127 (Order 5011), § 16-70-010, filed 9/21/93, effective 10/22/93; Order 1005, Regulations 1-3, filed 7/22/66, effective 8/22/66; Order 655, Regulation 1, effective 5/19/53.]