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NPIP in Mississippi

Verified September 2026

The short version

Mississippi participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) — Mississippi's Official State Agency, under the State Veterinarian. Enrollment starts with a one-time application, and the MBAH states there is no fee for program participation. Mississippi offers an NPIP Pullorum-Typhoid (MSPT) option that includes yearly testing of a percentage of adult birds and lets you move birds and eggs legally within the state. As in most states, moving hatching eggs or birds across state lines generally requires NPIP participation or pullorum-typhoid-clean testing. Confirm exact procedures, options, and any in-state sale rules with the MBAH using the official links below.

Mississippi Official State Agency

Mississippi Board of Animal Health (Official State Agency; State Veterinarian, Dr. Jim Watson)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Mississippi by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH) — enroll through that Official State Agency.
  • A one-time application is required to enroll in NPIP; per the MBAH, there is no fee for program participation.
  • Hobbyist, exhibition, and breeding-to-sell flocks fall under the federal rules in 9 CFR part 145 (Subpart E); the MBAH handles enrollment and testing locally.
  • The MBAH describes multiple NPIP options; the Mississippi Pullorum-Typhoid (MSPT) option is the base for many small flocks, with additional testing (e.g. avian influenza) depending on your birds and where you ship.

Pullorum-typhoid testing

  • The Mississippi Pullorum-Typhoid (MSPT) option includes yearly testing of a percentage of adult birds over 5 months of age for Pullorum-Typhoid (PT) and avian influenza (AI).
  • Most species use an on-farm blood-drop test; turkeys require laboratory testing — the MBAH can tell you the exact procedure and who may test.
  • Poultry moving interstate generally must be pullorum-typhoid clean (via NPIP participation) or test negative before leaving the state — most destination states require it.

Selling & shipping eggs and birds

  • Participating in the MSPT option lets you move birds and eggs legally within Mississippi and sell to other NPIP members without additional testing.
  • Shipping hatching eggs or live birds to another state generally requires NPIP status or pullorum-typhoid-clean testing (the PT/AI option), because most states bar entry otherwise.
  • Rules for selling within Mississippi, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by the MBAH — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

  • Many Mississippi 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 Mississippi Board of Animal Health 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

  • Whether Mississippi currently holds state-level U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status — this is not cleanly confirmable from the readable official sources, so we don't assert it here; confirm with the MBAH or via the NPIP participating-states directory.
  • The exact enrollment steps, testing intervals for each NPIP option, and who is authorized to test — set by the Mississippi Board of Animal Health; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within Mississippi (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the MBAH rather than relying on any national summary.

Frequently asked questions

Who administers NPIP in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health (MBAH), under the State Veterinarian — Mississippi's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.
Do I need NPIP to sell hatching eggs from Mississippi?
To ship across state lines, generally yes — most states require poultry and eggs to be pullorum-typhoid clean (via NPIP) to enter. Within Mississippi, participating in the MSPT option lets you move birds and eggs legally; confirm the current rules with the Mississippi Board of Animal Health.
How much does NPIP cost in Mississippi?
The Mississippi Board of Animal Health states there is no fee for program participation — a one-time application is required to enroll. Because procedures and any testing costs can change, confirm current details with the MBAH (links above).
What testing does the Mississippi Pullorum-Typhoid (MSPT) option require?
Per the MBAH, the MSPT option includes yearly testing of a percentage of adult birds over 5 months of age for Pullorum-Typhoid and avian influenza. Most species use an on-farm blood-drop test, while turkeys need laboratory testing — confirm the exact procedure with the MBAH.

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