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NPIP in Arkansas

Verified September 2026

The short version

Arkansas participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission under the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Animal Health Division) — Arkansas's Official State Agency. Arkansas holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status (chickens and turkeys). As in most states, moving hatching eggs or birds across state lines generally requires NPIP participation or pullorum-typhoid-clean testing. Exact fees, testing procedures, and in-state sale rules are set by the state agency — confirm current details with them using the official links below.

Arkansas Official State Agency

Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission / Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Arkansas by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission (Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division) — apply to join through that Official State Agency.
  • Hobbyist, exhibition, game bird, and breeding-to-sell flocks fall under the federal rules in 9 CFR part 145 (Subpart E); the state agency handles enrollment and testing locally, including a Subpart E inspection request.
  • The base classification is U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean; other classifications (e.g. Avian Influenza Clean) may apply depending on your birds and where you ship.

Pullorum-typhoid testing

  • Arkansas is recognized as a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State (chickens and turkeys) under the NPIP.
  • Poultry moving interstate generally must be pullorum-typhoid clean (via NPIP participation) or test negative before leaving the state — most destination states require it.
  • Testing is performed by an authorized tester; the state agency can tell you who can test and how to arrange it.

Selling & shipping eggs and birds

  • Shipping hatching eggs or live birds to another state generally requires NPIP status or pullorum-typhoid-clean testing, because most states bar entry otherwise.
  • Rules for selling within Arkansas, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

  • Many Arkansas shows require pullorum-typhoid testing or NPIP participation for entry; the exact requirement is set by each show and state animal-health rules.
  • Confirm a specific show's testing requirement with the show secretary and the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission before entering.

Record-keeping

  • Keep your NPIP flock/certificate number, testing dates and results, and buyer/sales records — you'll need them for shipping, shows, and inspections.
  • A printable testing log and sales ledger makes this painless — see the NPIP record pack below.

Confirm these with the state agency

  • Current NPIP fees in Arkansas (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission (Animal Health Division); confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within Arkansas (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission rather than relying on any national summary.
  • The current NPIP coordinator and the exact Subpart E inspection-request process can change — confirm the current contact and forms with the Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division.

Frequently asked questions

Who administers NPIP in Arkansas?
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission, under the Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Animal Health Division) — Arkansas's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Do I need NPIP to sell hatching eggs from Arkansas?
To ship across state lines, generally yes — most states require poultry and eggs to be pullorum-typhoid clean (via NPIP) to enter. For sales within Arkansas, confirm the current rules with the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission.
Is Arkansas a Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State?
Yes — Arkansas holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status (chickens and turkeys) under the NPIP.
How much does NPIP cost in Arkansas?
Fees and procedures are set by the state agency and can change, so we don't quote a figure here — contact the Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission / Arkansas Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division (links above) for current costs.

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