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NPIP in Virginia

Verified September 2026

The short version

Virginia participates in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, administered in-state by the Office of Veterinary Services within the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) — Virginia's Official State Agency. Virginia 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.

Virginia Official State Agency

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS), Office of Veterinary Services (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in Virginia by the Office of Veterinary Services within the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) — apply to join through that Official State Agency.
  • VDACS staff assist producers in enrolling poultry flocks in NPIP and maintaining their status through testing; hobbyist, exhibition, and breeding-to-sell flocks fall under the federal rules in 9 CFR part 145 (Subpart E).
  • The base classification is U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean; other classifications (e.g. Avian Influenza Clean, Mycoplasma Clean) may apply depending on your birds and where you ship.

Pullorum-typhoid testing

  • Virginia 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; VDACS 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 Virginia, and any permits or flock-size thresholds, are set by VDACS — confirm them directly.

Show testing requirements

  • Many Virginia 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 VDACS 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 Virginia (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by VDACS, Office of Veterinary Services; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within Virginia (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with VDACS rather than relying on any national summary.

Frequently asked questions

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

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