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NPIP in South Dakota

Verified September 2026

The short version

South Dakota participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (South Dakota's Official State Agency). South Dakota 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.

South Dakota Official State Agency

South Dakota Animal Industry Board (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in South Dakota by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board — 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. H5/H7 Avian Influenza Clean) may apply depending on your birds and where you ship.

Pullorum-typhoid testing

  • South Dakota 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 South Dakota Animal Industry Board 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 South Dakota, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

  • Many South Dakota 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 South Dakota Animal Industry Board 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 South Dakota (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the South Dakota Animal Industry Board; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within South Dakota (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the South Dakota Animal Industry Board rather than relying on any national summary.
  • Whether a certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI) is required alongside NPIP status for particular movements — confirm the current requirement with the South Dakota Animal Industry Board.

Frequently asked questions

Who administers NPIP in South Dakota?
The South Dakota Animal Industry Board — South Dakota's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (411 South Fort Street, Pierre, SD 57501).
Do I need NPIP to sell hatching eggs from South Dakota?
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 South Dakota, confirm the current rules with the South Dakota Animal Industry Board.
Is South Dakota a Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State?
Yes — South Dakota holds U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean State status under the NPIP.
How much does NPIP cost in South Dakota?
Fees and procedures are set by the state agency and can change, so we don't quote a figure here — contact the South Dakota Animal Industry Board (links above) for current costs.

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