Indiana Entry Health Requirements
Poultry
The following is a summary of Indiana's animal health laws governing the transportation of poultry into Indiana. The transportation laws may be found at 345 IAC 1-3. For additional information, contact the Indiana State Board of Animal Health Avian Division at (317)-227-0320 or click here to submit an e-mail inquiry.
Certificate of Veterinary Inspection: One of the following is required.
- The appropriate National Poultry Improvement Plan inspection/testing/participation certificate or record.
- An official certificate of veterinary inspection that is completed by a licensed and accredited veterinarian within the thirty (30) days immediately prior to the animal entering Indiana.
Entry Permit: Not required.
Other Requirements: No person may transport into Indiana poultry, including hatching eggs, unless one of the following is met:
- The flock or hatchery of origin is participating in the National Poultry Improvement Plan for the eradication of pullorum-typhoid and mycoplasma gallisepticum in turkeys.
- Each of the birds has tested negative for pullorum-typhoid, and if a turkey, tested negative for mycoplasma gallisepticum, within the thirty (30) days immediately prior to entering Indiana.
Exhibition: If the animal is to be entered in a livestock exhibition in Indiana, see also the Indiana exhibition requirements.
