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NPIP in Oregon

Verified September 2026

The short version

Oregon participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (Animal Health Program) — Oregon's Official State Agency. Oregon 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.

Oregon Official State Agency

Oregon Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Program (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Oregon by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (Animal Health Program) — 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

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

Show testing requirements

  • Many Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the Oregon Department of Agriculture; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within Oregon (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the Oregon Department of Agriculture rather than relying on any national summary.
  • The Animal Health Program web address can change; if a link breaks, reach the Official State Agency contact listed on the national NPIP roster for Oregon (Dr. Ryan Scholz, Oregon Department of Agriculture, Salem, OR).

Frequently asked questions

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

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