Whats NPIP?

[speckledhen]

Exactly why I may one day do it myself, though I currently have no plans to participate. I just don't want buyers to get a false sense of security, thinking that they are in the clear because they buy from NPIP sellers.

 

[EweSheep]

Same here, not NPIP but all of my birds ARE from NPIP sources, even with the paperwork that goes with them.

Yep, I agree with SpeckledHen, a false sense of security. It does not test MS/MG unless you pay extra for them. I think MS and MG are the worse killers right now.

 

[justuschickens59]

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Does your state also test for AI for NPIP certification? Virginia does not. Here in Virginia, AI is tested separately from the State Vet and is done every six months.

Interesting how it differs from state to state.

 

[La Mike]

The main thing with NPIP is usually people that go that far as to go through the testing and all normally care enough about their flock to make sure they are in healthy condition. But even with there are no garantees.