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NPIP in West Virginia

Verified September 2026

The short version

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

West Virginia Official State Agency

West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division (Official State Agency)

Official website →NPIP contact →

Joining NPIP in this state

  • NPIP is administered in West Virginia by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division — 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 or Mycoplasma Clean) may apply depending on your birds and where you ship.

Pullorum-typhoid testing

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

Show testing requirements

  • Many West Virginia shows, fairs, and festivals 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 West Virginia 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 West Virginia (if any) and the exact enrollment/testing procedure — set by the West Virginia Department of Agriculture, Animal Health Division; confirm via the official links.
  • Rules for selling poultry within West Virginia (permits, thresholds, farmers-market rules) — confirm with the West Virginia Department of Agriculture rather than relying on any national summary.
  • The specific West Virginia show/fair entry documents (e.g. testing or origin statements) and their timing — confirm the current forms with the state agency and the individual show.

Frequently asked questions

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

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