Texas NPIP & Selling Hatching Eggs

[aborland5280]

Hello all!
In the next few months I am looking at selling hatching eggs online. I know to ship eggs out of state you must be NPIP clean.
So, I have a few questions for my fellow Texan chicken keepers.
How did you get NPIP certified? I’ve tried calling the numbers from A&M, I’ve emailed A&M, and I can’t seem to get in contact with anyone who can come test my flock. I know there is an antigen shortage, but it’s a little upsetting that I can’t even get ahold of anyone to ask questions. Other than NPIP, what else do I need to ship eggs out of state?
Thanks!

 

[KCkitten05]

I'm having the same problem. I think they are on stand by right now. A lot of drug shortages right now. I'm a manager of a vet clinic and it's been hard to get several drugs. I keep getting back order notifications. A&M must be having the same issues. Covid19 has turned everything upside down.

 

[Fred CTX]

I have researched getting NPIP testing done and what I found is that there are Authorized Testing Agents in the different counts through out Texas. These are individuals that have been trained to conduct the test. The link below has a map that list the Authorized Testing Agents in each county.

https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/testing-information/poultry/authorized-testing-agents-roster/

 

[ChickenLoverz123]

I have researched getting NPIP testing done and what I found is that there are Authorized Testing Agents in the different counts through out Texas. These are individuals that have been trained to conduct the test. The link below has a map that list the Authorized Testing Agents in each county.

https://tvmdl.tamu.edu/testing-information/poultry/authorized-testing-agents-roster/

That’s very helpful, thank you! Does anybody know what they test for in the NPIP testing? Is it only PT?

 

[Wolfie2]

Try calling your county Agriculture extension agent. They are an extension of Texas A&M. I think every Texas county has one. Should be able to Google the phone # And address. May even be able to talk to them in person (our Ext office was also a polling site for the earlier election and they were in their office). Good luck!