National Poultry Improvement Plan
The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) was established in the 1930s. Since its inception, NPIP has served as a singular, cooperative program for state and federal partners to apply new diagnostic technology.
Due to the current federal government shutdown, new NPIP participant requests and database requests will be delayed.
National recognition through state-level participation
The National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) is implemented in Texas through the following:
- The Texas Poultry Improvement Association (TPIA) administers feeds and dues associated with the program.
- The Texas Poultry Improvement Board (TPIB) administers the testing, rules, and regulations related to the NPIP.
- USDA-VS coordinate all states that have a NPIP state program.
Program benefits
- State, federal, and international recognition
- Standard terminology for disease classification
- Listing in USDA-VS publication
- Aids in poultry sales and/or movement of product, especially across state lines.
*Note: NPIP membership is not required for poultry sales and/or movement of product within the state of Texas.*
If you have any questions about the NPIP or are interested in joining, contact pt-program@tvmdl.tamu.edu.