NPIP certification

[mohillbilly]

now only question I have is how do you get NPIP certified?

 

[NYREDS]

now only question I have is how do you get NPIP certified?

Varies state to state. Contact your state department of agricultue, they should be able to provide an answer.

 

[mohillbilly]

tried that was told they never heard of it .....if you dont farm 100's of acres they dont try to help around here

 

[bnjrob]

tried that was told they never heard of it .....if you dont farm 100's of acres they dont try to help around here

Did you try specifically contacting the person on this list for your state? http://www.aphis.usda.gov/animal_health/animal_dis_spec/poultry/htba_part.shtml

 

[mohillbilly]

no i just called the state ag dept didn't know who to ask for ...thanks

 

[madamwlf]

no i just called the state ag dept didn't know who to ask for ...thanks

You could also try contracting a local 4H club. Most states I assume require the birds to be tested to be shown. NPIP certifers do the testing for 4H.

 

[bnjrob]

Found this today while I was looking for something else. Has links to NPIP stuff. It's for WA state but has some good info to get you started.

http://agr.wa.gov/FoodAnimal/AvianHealth/AvianNPIP.aspx

 

[galanie]

Finding out who does NPIP testing in your state or area of the state can be a daunting task. I wish you all the luck in the world. I finally found out by looking at the website of an APA sanctioned show in my state. Now to get them to call me back or answer my emails. heh. "Oh it's easy and free" I keep hearing. I'm sure it is in some areas and I hope it is in yours.

 

[NYREDS]

Since pullorum passes to the chick from the hen in the egg I'm not quite sure how "biosecurity" would work. Please explain.

I have been on the fence about purchasing a chick from a particular farm. They are NPIP. And although I don't really have a full understanding of what NPIP technically means, it BOTHERS me. If an establishment is not required to be NPIP certified, then so be it. But, if it is and they are breaking a law (shipping/attending venues/breeding) then I personally would not support that said establishment.

The farm I am looking at advertises, appears clean and has great references.THe owners are appears to be upfront, honest and very down to earth. However, they are not NPIP. But, if I can practice my own bio security - that is FANtastic. I never thought of having my vet do blood work.

Thanks to all who posted here on this thread. I am a newbie here and am researching and learning. The letters NPIP are sorta daunting. However this statement sums it up .....

Common sense prevails. You can practice your own bio security without the NPIP papers.

Tomorrow I can go support local business knowing I can biosecure my own flock. A win-win for all of us.

Now, if there is a flip side to my thought process, please let me know. Like I said, I am learning.

 

[whisper05]

In Missouri you can call the state Vet, or
Mr Tony Perryman (poultry clerk)
MO Dept of Agriculture
PO Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Phone: 573-522-3377 Fax:573-526-7777
[email protected]