Question about VS form 9-3

[Jmiller89]

I’ve been researching info on selling hatching eggs and see that I would need a VS form 9-3. But what I can’t figure out is if this is something I fill out and send with eggs or is it something more official that a vet fills out? Also getting mixed messages on if that’s all I need or if I need to be certified by the state. Would appreciate some info from those that have done this. I would be selling goose eggs for hatching.

 

[R2elk]

@duluthralphie

 

[duluthralphie]

I’ve been researching info on selling hatching eggs and see that I would need a VS form 9-3. But what I can’t figure out is if this is something I fill out and send with eggs or is it something more official that a vet fills out? Also getting mixed messages on if that’s all I need or if I need to be certified by the state. Would appreciate some info from those that have done this. I would be selling goose eggs for hatching.

You will need to have an NPIP flock to have access to the form.

Each state can have their own form or us the USDA form. Whenever you make a sale across state lines they are mandatory.

In Minnesota we fill them out online. We have a paper form we fill out for instate sales.

You will need to get an import permit from most states to ship birds or eggs into that state. The VS 9-3 is send or forward to the state from your home state. It’s been a while since I have done a sale, as I am cutting back.

But as I recall some states Want the number off the VS 9-3 also, just to cross check.

When you go to school for NPIP they will go over the forms.

Does this help?

 

[Jmiller89]

Does this help?

Yes, thank you. Would you contact your state agg department to get the NPIP class?

 

[duluthralphie]

Every state does stuff differently. Who ever your poultry people are. In Minnesota it’s the state board of animal health.

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Here in Vermont I have a booklet of forms in triplicate. Was given to me by the state inspector from dept. of Ag.

All I do, whether it is correct for states I send to or not, is put a copy of the form in the shipping box. Keep a copy for my records and make a pile for the next time the state inspector comes. This way if the person shipped to is NPIP they have records to show the stock sent is certified and can give that to whom it concerns on their end. As every NPIP flock is closed to addition of more stock unless it is NPIP.

 

[duluthralphie]

Here in Vermont I have a booklet of forms in triplicate. Was given to me by the state inspector from dept. of Ag.

All I do, whether it is correct for states I send to or not, is put a copy of the form in the shipping box. Keep a copy for my records and make a pile for the next time the state inspector comes. This way if the person shipped to is NPIP they have records to show the stock sent is certified and can give that to whom it concerns on their end. As every NPIP flock is closed to addition of more stock unless it is NPIP.

Yep, the flocks are closed.

However, we can bring birds in from non-NPIP flocks with a ton of hassle.

We need to let the inspector know we are going to bring them in.

Then we need to test the bird before it leaves the other flock. Then we can bring it in, but it must go into strict quarentine for 30 days. It has to be separated and any contact with the bird is shower in and shower out.

The inspector will make sure you follow this. I have a building about 300 ft from my main coop. I had to keep boots in it and change footwear at the entry.

After the 30 days are up the bird must be re-tested before entering the flock. This includes a blood sample being sent to the state lab.

This is the same procedure I had to use when I took a bird to a show.

I, like most NPIP owners, am a certified poultry tester, we can test and draw samples from our own birds, or others birds.

Using the Computor forms is nice as I just print out extra copies for everyone that gets one.

The NPIP number must be on the outside of all eggs and birds you ship also.

 

[Jmiller89]

Yep, the flocks are closed.

However, we can bring birds in from non-NPIP flocks with a ton of hassle.

We need to let the inspector know we are going to bring them in.

Then we need to test the bird before it leaves the other flock. Then we can bring it in, but it must go into strict quarentine for 30 days. It has to be separated and any contact with the bird is shower in and shower out.

The inspector will make sure you follow this. I have a building about 300 ft from my main coop. I had to keep boots in it and change footwear at the entry.

After the 30 days are up the bird must be re-tested before entering the flock. This includes a blood sample being sent to the state lab.

This is the same procedure I had to use when I took a bird to a show.

I, like most NPIP owners, am a certified poultry tester, we can test and draw samples from our own birds, or others birds.

Using the Computor forms is nice as I just print out extra copies for everyone that gets one.

The NPIP number must be on the outside of all eggs and birds you ship also.

Is my assumption correct that if I wanted to become certified then it doesn’t matter where my initial birds came from? We do not have paperwork on current birds. Also is it going to matter that the geese we plan on selling eggs from commingle with ducks and guineas?

 

[duluthralphie]

Is my assumption correct that if I wanted to become certified then it doesn’t matter where my initial birds came from? We do not have paperwork on current birds. Also is it going to matter that the geese we plan on selling eggs from commingle with ducks and guineas?

NPIP here in minnesota hate commingling.

I had to fight to keep my turkeys and chickens free Ranging.

Eventually, I gave up the fight and we compromised. I took my turkeys out of the NPIP program.

 

[Jmiller89]

NPIP here in minnesota hate commingling.

I had to fight to keep my turkeys and chickens free Ranging.

Eventually, I gave up the fight and we compromised. I took my turkeys out of the NPIP program.

Do you think they would be okay with it if we certified them all? It would be a pain but could do if we have to. Like you, we free range the birds and they were brooded together so they are use to being together.