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NPIP in Georgia

Verified September 2026

The short version

Georgia participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network under the Georgia Department of Agriculture (Georgia's Official State Agency). Georgia holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status. 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.

Georgia Official State Agency

Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network / Georgia Department of Agriculture (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Georgia by the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network (Georgia Department of Agriculture) — apply to join through that Official State Agency.
  • Hobbyist, exhibition, 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.
  • 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

  • Georgia is recognized as a U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State 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 Georgia, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by the Georgia Department of Agriculture — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

  • Many Georgia 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 Georgia Department of Agriculture 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 Georgia (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within Georgia (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the Georgia Department of Agriculture rather than relying on any national summary.

Frequently asked questions

Who administers NPIP in Georgia?
The Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network, under the Georgia Department of Agriculture — Georgia's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Do I need NPIP to sell hatching eggs from Georgia?
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 Georgia, confirm the current rules with the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Is Georgia a Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State?
Yes — Georgia holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status under the NPIP.
How much does NPIP cost in Georgia?
Fees and procedures are set by the state agency and can change, so we don't quote a figure here — contact the Georgia Poultry Laboratory Network (links above) for current costs.

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