The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is a cooperative federal–state–industry program designed to monitor, control, and eradicate certain poultry diseases, primarily those that can be transmitted through eggs or hatcheries.
Participation in NPIP helps producers ensure their birds are raised under disease-prevention conditions, and it facilitates the movement of hatching eggs and live poultry within Arkansas, across state lines, and internationally.
Arkansas is designated as:
- U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean (chickens and turkeys)
- U.S. Mycoplasma gallisepticum Clean (turkeys)
NPIP classification is available under several subparts depending on flock type.
| Subpart | Classification |
|---|---|
| B | Egg-Type Chicken |
| C | Meat-Multiplier Type Chicken |
| D | Turkey |
| E | Waterfowl, Exhibition Poultry, Game Birds |
| H | Meat-Primary Type Chicken |
Contact Us
Kevin Simmons, NPIP Coordinator
Phone: 501-219-6391
Faye Ratthasombath, NPIP Administrative Coordinator
Phone: (501) 823-1717
Sarah McClellan, NPIP Administrative Specialist
Phone: (501) 823-1747
NPIP Testing and Certification Programs
Commercial Sector Programs (Subparts B, C, D, H)
- Pullorum-Typhoid Clean
- Mycoplasma gallisepticum Clean
- Mycoplasma synoviae Clean
- Mycoplasma meleagridis Clean
- Avian Influenza Clean
- Salmonella enteritidis Clean
- Mycoplasma (Monitored: gallisepticum and synoviae)
- Salmonella Monitored
- Sanitation Monitored
Backyard, Exhibition, and Game Bird Flocks (Subpart E)
- Pullorum-Typhoid Clean
Subpart E – Backyard and Small Flock Certification
Poultry owners interested in joining the Subpart E certification program for backyard, game bird, or exhibition flocks should fill out the Subpart E Inspection Request Form online.
Note: If you are already a Subpart E participant, there is no need to reapply. A livestock inspector will contact you when it’s time for re-certification.
Pullorum-Typhoid antigen is available through AVS Bio for NPIP-certified testers. Learn more on the AVS Bio webpage.