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.
Contact NPIP Staff
Kevin Simmons, NPIP Coordinator – 501-219-6391
Faye Ratthasombath, NPIP Administrative Coordinator – (501) 823-1717
Sarah McClellan, NPIP Administrative Specialist – (501 )823-1747
Program Overview
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 |
View a list of NPIP participants by state here.
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 can join the waitlist here.
Note: If you are already a Subpart E participant, no need to reapply. A livestock inspector will contact you when it’s time for re-certification.
View a list of certificated private testers by county here.
Pullorum-Typhoid antigen is available through AVS Bio for NPIP-certified testers here.