National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)
The National Poultry Improvement Plan was established in the early 1930's to provide a cooperative industry, state, and federal program for the improvement of poultry and poultry products throughout the country. The NPIP currently includes commercial poultry, turkeys, waterfowl, exhibition poultry, backyard poultry, and game birds.
The program includes testing and monitoring for various strains of Salmonella, Mycoplasma, and Avian Influenza.
Check out these links for more information about the NPIP:
In California, the CAHFS laboratory system offers testing for specific diseases covered by the NPIP.
Introduction to CA Poultry Federation, NPIP, and CAHFS - Monica Della Maggiore
California Egg Quality Assurance Plan (CEQAP)
The California Egg Quality Assurance Program is a voluntary pre-harvest food safety program designed to ensure product quality and food safety associated with salmonella and chemical residues in eggs.
Farm and processing facilities will be annually reviewed by California Department of Food and Agriculture veterinarians to ensure compliance with the program components.
For more information, visit:
In California, the CAHFS laboratory system offers testing in order to comply with CEQAP.
California Poultry Meat Quality Assurance Plan
The California Poultry Meat Quality Assurance Plan is a voluntary producer-oriented food safety program designed to ensure the highest quality and safety of poultry and poultry products.
This program utilizes Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles on the farm to maintain a safe and wholesome product.
For more information, please visit: California Poultry Meat Quality Assurance Plan
Additional Resources
- Food-Borne Pathogens (UCD)
- Food Safety in Poultry Production (UCD)
- How to Look for Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) in Your Backyard Coop (UCD)
- Lead in Eggs (UCD)
- Niche Meat Processor Assistance Network
- Processing Poultry Safely (ChickenWhisperer - UCD)