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NPIP certification is it worth it
Sharon Yorks:
I just found this link that shows the shipping laws in every state for both poultry and hatching eggs. And I\'m pretty sure these are the laws that are mainly talking about what\'s coming IN to each state, rather than the laws of what you are shipping OUT of state...but I\'m not absolutely sure. Seems to me you\'d need to check the state requirements of where you are shipping to. But for the most part, I think if you are wanting to ship out of state, you need to be NPIP certified. I wouldn\'t try to ship without it.
http://www.guineafowl.com/GeneralStore/regulations.htm
John:
--- Quote ---Is there a way to find out which states are more strict than others?
--- End quote ---
NPIP sends me a large booklet each year and requirements of each state are listed.
jeeperspeepers-r4us:
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Was there a Date to go with this link, how current is it?
I heard that Virginia changed its regulations.
In Fl if the parent birds of the bird you want to purchase were tested, that is good enough.
In other words, if John\'s tested birds were sold to Sue and you bought a bird from Sue it has been tested also.
Beth C:
--- Quote from: mustangsaguaro --- It sounds like Virginia is out to unless you are NPIP certified.
--- End quote ---
NPIP is only part of it - you also need a permit from the state of VA. You have to submit an application, get an approval number and put it on every egg shipment. They make you jump through multiple hoops:
2VAC5-141-60. Avian entry requirements.
A. All entry of birds into Virginia must be in compliance with the testing and all other requirements of the State Veterinarian\'s Avian Influenza (H5 and H7) Proclamation dated January 18, 2012, unless temporarily superseded by a valid proclamation issued pursuant to § 3.2-6010 of the Code of Virginia, published in the Virginia Register of Regulations, and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall. Certificates of veterinary inspection or reports issued by a laboratory approved by any state or federal animal health authority must be dated in accordance with said proclamation.
B. All birds in commerce not classified as poultry must be accompanied by a health certificate issued within 10 days prior to entry into Virginia. Any poultry in commerce that by its nature is fit only as a pet must be accompanied by an official health certificate issued within 10 days prior to entry into Virginia.
C. Approval numbers required for shipments of poultry and hatching eggs.
1. Each shipper of poultry or hatching eggs shall first secure an approval number from the State Veterinarian. This approval number must appear on each shipment of poultry or hatching eggs shipped into Virginia.
2. Applications for approval numbers must be made on forms provided by the State Veterinarian. Each application shall require the following information on each premises from which the poultry or hatching eggs originate:
a. The name and address of each premises owner;
b. The species and the number of birds for each on each premise, or for hatcheries hatching capacity;
c. For chickens and turkeys, and the parent flock of the hatching eggs of chickens and turkeys, the date of the most recent Pullorum-typhoid test, the total number or the percentage of positive reactions to said test, and the Pullorum-typhoid status attained; and
d. Any additional information the State Veterinarian may require.
3. Applications, when completed, must be forwarded to the official state agency, the state livestock health official, or other competent and recognized authority of the state of origin for verification, approval, and signature and then forwarded to the State Veterinarian for final approval.
4. Poultry and hatching eggs shall not be shipped into Virginia until final approval has been granted and the approval number is received.
D. Chickens, turkeys, and hatching eggs of chickens and turkeys shall not be imported into Virginia unless originating exclusively from flocks or hatcheries participating in the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) or issued a permit and negative to a Pullorum-typhoid test within 30 days prior to entry.
E. Exemptions for hatching eggs and poultry, providing the hatching eggs or poultry remain subject to the State Veterinarian\'s Avian influenza (H5 and H7) Proclamation dated January 18, 2012, unless temporarily superseded by a valid proclamation issued pursuant to § 3.2-6010 of the Code of Virginia, published in the Virginia Register of Regulations, and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall.
1. This chapter shall not apply to hatching eggs or poultry passing directly through the Commonwealth of Virginia in interstate commerce.
2. This chapter shall not apply to poultry imported into the Commonwealth of Virginia for immediate slaughter and consigned directly to a poultry processing establishment that is approved and inspected by the USDA or by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
F. Exemptions for birds other than poultry, providing the birds remain subject to the State Veterinarian\'s Avian Influenza (H5 and H7) Proclamation dated January 18, 2012, unless temporarily superseded by a valid proclamation issued pursuant to § 3.2-6010 of the Code of Virginia, published in the Virginia Register of Regulations, and posted on the Virginia Regulatory Town Hall.
1. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry that are passing directly through Virginia to another state in interstate commerce.
2. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry when the birds are kept properly under control by their owner or custodian when passing through Virginia to another state.
3. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry brought into Virginia by a resident or by a resident of another state who intends to make his residence in Virginia except if brought into the Commonwealth with the intent of offering it for public adoption, transfer, sale, trade, or promotional incentive.
4. This chapter shall not apply to birds other than poultry brought into Virginia for less than 10 days for the purpose of hunting or legal exhibition with no change of ownership.
G. This chapter shall not be construed to (i) permit the entry into Virginia of any avian species otherwise prohibited or restricted by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive; or (ii) contravene additional entry requirements imposed by any state or federal law, regulation, or directive.
Statutory Authority
§ 3.2-6002 of the Code of Virginia.
Historical Notes
Derived from Virginia Register Volume 28, Issue 8, eff. January 18, 2012.
Sharon Yorks:
Was there a Date to go with this link, how current is it?
I heard that Virginia changed its regulations.
I\'m not seeing a date anywhere. If you click on the link at the top of that page, it\'ll take you to the home page, and if you can find where this link was, you may be able to find the date.
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