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NPIP in Illinois

Verified September 2026

The short version

Illinois participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare (Illinois's Official State Agency). Illinois holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status. Under the Illinois Poultry Inspection Act, hatching eggs and poultry (other than birds for immediate slaughter) may not be bought, sold, transported within, or imported into the state unless the flock or hatchery of origin participates in the NPIP. 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.

Illinois Official State Agency

Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Illinois by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare — apply to join through that Official State Agency (enrollment forms go to agr.npip@illinois.gov).
  • 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

  • Illinois 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 Illinois, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by the Illinois Department of Agriculture — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

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

Frequently asked questions

Who administers NPIP in Illinois?
The Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare — Illinois's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan. Enrollment questions and forms go to agr.npip@illinois.gov.
Do I need NPIP to sell hatching eggs from Illinois?
Generally yes. Under the Illinois Poultry Inspection Act, hatching eggs and poultry (except birds for immediate slaughter) may not be bought, sold, transported within, or imported into the state unless the flock or hatchery of origin participates in the NPIP. To ship across state lines, most states also require poultry and eggs to be pullorum-typhoid clean (via NPIP) to enter. Confirm the current rules with the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
Is Illinois a Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State?
Yes — Illinois holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status under the NPIP.
How much does NPIP cost in Illinois?
Fees and procedures are set by the state agency and can change, so we don't quote a figure here — contact the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Animal Health and Welfare (links above) for current costs.

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