NPIP Certification in TEXAS

[Jebyballard]

I was wondering if you could tell me what you found out about NPIP testing in texas? I live in Parker County, have 25 birds and wanted to sell to my local co-op and to the feed store. They said I would need the testing certificate to sell to them. Do you have contact number or the info? I cannot find anything by calling my local agency... they have no idea what this is.
Thanks!
Jackie

 

[duckinnut]

I was wondering if you could tell me what you found out about NPIP testing in texas? I live in Parker County, have 25 birds and wanted to sell to my local co-op and to the feed store. They said I would need the testing certificate to sell to them. Do you have contact number or the info? I cannot find anything by calling my local agency... they have no idea what this is.
Thanks!
Jackie

Just so you this thread is over 2 years old and been inactive for awhile. So a response might not come. My best advice would be go to your state web site and search for the Texas dept. of agriculture. The must have one because if Mass has,Texas surely does. Look under livestock and then poultry. If worst comes to worse call the main number, I am sure they can point you in the right direction. Rock on. Road Kill Bill

 

[mamawolf544]

Here is the main phone number 979-845-4186 that is for Joseph Essler.

 

[Nicole01]

I'm not in Texas, but I want to get my birds tested for show. I don't have any roosters, but my state told me that I need a flock permit before I can even get my birds NPIP tested. I got 6 phone numbers in my county(2 in my city) that does the testing. I need to update my permit every year. She said if I were to get a rooster, that I'd be considered a hatchery. I don't even know if I have birds to show or not. I'm hatching now.

So far I'm not to thrilled with what I see, but they are not grown. I'll restart over this spring with a few new sets. I have one incubator. It's very easy to rehome chicks here whether it's free or a small fee.

 

[galanie]

The Bluebonnet Classic web site has NPIP testers contact info on it but I haven't looked to see if it shows right now. The show is in January and during the summer often there isn't much to see. I have the info for area 3, which is houston/brenham. I've emailed the man and never got a reply. Since I'm not going to be selling hatching eggs or shipping out of state any time soon I haven't bothered much with it.

The problem in Texas is often finding out who to contact to get the real story. I've most often heard what easttxchick said above from those who do get the testing. As luck would have it, of course, none of them are in the same region as I am.

ETA: If it were as easy as looking at the Dept. of Ag. website or doing a Google search for it in our state, threads like this probably wouldn't appear for long, especially old ones brought back to life. You pretty much just have to know someone that knows in Texas. The state websites are no help whatsoever, nor is anyone whose contact info is on said websites in relation to this testing. And I'm an old hand at google/web searches, etc.

 

[mamawolf544]

Just call that number or here is his [email protected] he is the head guy. He can put you in touch with the person in your area. We only have 4 or maybe 5 testers for the entire State, so it takes them a little while at times. But I have been getting the test for 14 years now with no problem.

 

[TheTropix]

Hi folks. It's been a year since the last post and I want to offer what may be an updated phone number for TEXAS P-T testing. I had my flock tested yesterday and here's the phone number on my certificate for J.C. Essler. (979) 845-1794 email as above [email protected] Currently, there are only 2 testers for the State, so call for a testing date as soon as you can to get in line. If they're going to be in the area, it may happen quickly. It was easy quick and the man was very nice. It was actually pleasant and I enjoyed visiting while I caught/he tested the birds. (I didn't feed them breakfast, then took treats out and hand fed... they were EZ to catch, practically jumped in my lap. LOL)
Here is the e-mail address for Mr. Dykes, the man that did my testing. [email protected] So if you're in Texas, give one of those a try if you're having a hard time finding out who to contact. Hope this helps.

 

[TheTropix]

CORRECTION!!
The phone number I gave for J Essler is the FAX number I'M SORRY!!! The PHONE number is (979) 845-4186.

 

[galanie]

THank you for the info. I was just about ready to try again to get this testing done!

 

[TheTropix]

Good deal, Galanie. I hope it helps. Mr. Dykes said they're wanting the word spread to get flocks tested, so they/we can do everything possible to keep the diseases that are fairly rare (these days) from creeping back into our flocks. He asked that I and everyone else help spread the word about getting the test done. Good luck, but I'm sure your birds are fine! : )