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NPIP in Ohio

Verified September 2026

The short version

Ohio participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Ohio Poultry Association (Ohio's Official State Agency), working in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health. Ohio 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.

Ohio Official State Agency

Ohio Poultry Association (Official State Agency) — in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Animal Health

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Ohio by the Ohio Poultry Association (Official State Agency), in cooperation with the Ohio Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health — apply to join through that 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/Monitored, M. Gallisepticum Clean) may apply depending on your birds and where you ship.

Pullorum-typhoid testing

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

Show testing requirements

  • Many Ohio poultry shows require pullorum-typhoid testing or NPIP participation for entry; the exact requirement is set by each show and Ohio animal-health rules.
  • Ohio hosts the Ohio National Poultry Show, the largest poultry show in the United States; shows of this kind commonly require testing or NPIP status, but confirm a specific show's requirement with the show secretary and the Ohio 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 Ohio (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the Ohio Poultry Association; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within Ohio (permits, thresholds, farmers-market and auction rules) — confirm with the Ohio Department of Agriculture rather than relying on any national summary.
  • Whether a specific Ohio show (including the Ohio National) requires NPIP participation versus pullorum-typhoid testing for entry — verify with the show secretary and the state agency each season.

Frequently asked questions

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

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