Do I need NPIP to sell hatching eggs from New York?

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 New York, confirm the current rules with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Is New York a Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State?

Yes — New York holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status under the NPIP.

How much does NPIP cost in New York?

Fees and procedures are set by the state agency and can change, so we don't quote a figure here — contact the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (links above) for current costs.

NPIP in New York

Q: Who administers NPIP in New York?

The **New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry** — New York's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan.

Verified September 2026

The short version

New York participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry (New York's Official State Agency). New York 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.

New York Official State Agency

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Division of Animal Industry (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

NPIP is administered in New York by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Division of Animal Industry) — 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

New York 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 New York, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

Many New York shows and fairs 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 New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 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 New York (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets; confirm via the official links.
Rules for selling poultry within New York (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets rather than relying on any national summary.
Cornell University operates an NPIP-participating poultry farm in New York, but it is a participant flock and not the Official State Agency — direct enrollment and testing questions to the Department of Agriculture and Markets.

Frequently asked questions

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

Sources

Poultry — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets — New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets (Official / government)
New York NPIP Official State Agency contact — National Poultry Improvement Plan (Official / government)
NPIP Participants by State — National Poultry Improvement Plan (Official / government)