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Vets that see chickens in Iowa
We haven't found a public state or extension list of poultry vets for Iowa yet, so there are no listings here. That's what we'd like to fix.
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Other help in Iowa
State veterinarian's office
Agriculture and Land Stewardship · Animal Industry Bureau. Office phone: (515) 281-5305. From the USAHA State Animal Health Officials directory (6/26/2025). Report possible bird flu here or to USDA at 1-866-536-7593.
Veterinary college(s)
- Iowa State University, Ames. College main line: 515-294-1242. www.vetmed.iastate.edu
Phone numbers are the college main lines from the AVMA accredited colleges list. Ask for the teaching hospital's avian/exotic or food-animal service, and ask whether they see backyard chickens.
Diagnostic lab(s) (USDA NAHLN)
| Lab | Address | Phone | Avian flu (IAV-A)? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory | 1937 Christensen Drive, Ames, Iowa 50011-1134 | 515-294-1950 | yes |
Call first. Not every lab takes backyard submissions. See necropsy how-to.
Telehealth
See poultry telehealth options (TelaVets, The Poultry Doc). No affiliation.