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Vets that see chickens in Kentucky
We haven't found a public state or extension list of poultry vets for Kentucky yet, so there are no listings here. That's what we'd like to fix.
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Other help in Kentucky
State veterinarian's office
Kentucky Department of Agriculture · Office of State Veterinarian. Office phone: (502) 573-0282. 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)
No AVMA-accredited veterinary college is listed in this state. Try a teaching hospital in a neighboring state.
Diagnostic lab(s) (USDA NAHLN)
| Lab | Address | Phone | Avian flu (IAV-A)? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breathitt Veterinary Center | Murray State University, 101 MSU Drive, Kentucky, Hopkinsville, Kentucky 42240-2620 | 270-886-3959 | yes |
| University of Kentucky, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory | 1490 Bull Lea Rd, Lexington, Kentucky 40511-1264 | 859-257-8283 | yes |
Call first. Not every lab takes backyard submissions. See necropsy how-to.
Telehealth
See poultry telehealth options (TelaVets, The Poultry Doc). No affiliation.