NATIONAL POULTRY IMPROVEMENT PLAN 
1989 DIRECTORY OF PARTICIPANTS HANDLING WATERFOWL, 
EXHIBITION POULTRY, AND GAME BIRDS 
Introduction 
The hatcheries, dealers, and independent flocks listed in this publication are participating 
in the National Poultry Improvement Plan, according to reports submitted by the Official State 
Agencies. This list of participants is published for the purpose of developing greater 
efficiency in the operation of the Plan. Additional information regarding participants may be 
obtained by communicating with the Contact Representative of the Official State Agency of the 
respective State. The Contact Representative's name, address, and telephone number are given at 
the beginning of each State's listing in table l. 
This publication is revised each year because of frequent changes in participation and the 
need for inspectors, hatcherymen, dealers, and others to have up-to-date information. In 
addition to this listing, all Official State Agencies are notified of changes in participation 
which take place during the year. 
The National Poultry Improvement Plan provisions, as contained in Title 9, Chapter I, Parts 
145 and 147 of the Code of Federal Regulations, provide for recognition of different classes or 
types of fowl as follows: Subpart B--Egg-Type Chickens; Subpart C--Meat-Type Chickens; Subpart 
D--Turkeys; and Subpart E--Waterfowl, Exhibition Poultry, and Game Birds. Participants handling 
egg- and meat-type chickens as well as those handling turkeys are listed in a separate 
publication (APHIS 91-41) in this series. 
Approval Numbers 
In table 1 of this publication, the numerals preceding the name of the State, together with 
those preceding the name of each participant, constitute the participant's approval number. For 
example, the approval number for the first hatchery listed under Alabama is 64-357. The Number 
64 represents the State of Alabama; No. 357, James Barrett Hatchery, RR 3, Box 563, Union Grove 
35175. These assigned numbers may be used by participants on shipping labels, certificates, 
invoices, and other documents for identification. They may also be used as reference numbers 
for shipments to member States of the European Economic Community. 
Participant's Name and Address 
Three types of participants are listed in this publication: Hatcheries, dealers, and 
independent flocks. For each State, the type of participant is given immediately above the 
first name in that category. 
Hatching Egg Capacity 
Figures in this column refer to the hatching egg capacity of hatcheries, according to 
manufacturer's rating, including setting and hatching trays. Letter symbols in this column 
refer to products. that dealers handle, as follows: E, hatching eggs; C, chicks. When an 
independent flock is listed, this column is left blank. 
Products and Classification 
All products handled by participants listed in this publication meet the specific 
requirements for a "U.S. Pullorum-Typhoid Clean" classification. The combined letter and 
numeral symbols shown in the fourth column identify the particular breed, strain, or trade name 
of the participant's products (see tables 2 and 3 in the appendix). Additional classifications 
for which these products qualify are identified in column five by MG, "U.S. M. Gallisepticum 
Clean" and App., "U.S. Approved". Those classified as Approved were found to conform with the 
criteria for the breed and strain represented. 
Explanation for Table 1 
Participants listed in table 1 represent hatcheries, dealers, or independent flocks handling 
waterfowl, exhibition poultry, or game birds. The products they handle have a letter symbol as 
follows: 
a--White Leghorn h--Cornish t--Meat Production Stocks 
b--Rhode Island Red n--Game w--Bantams 
c--Barred Plymouth Rock r--Other breeds and x--Ducks 
d--White Plymouth Rock varieties y--Geese 
e--New Hampshire s--Egg Production Stocks z--Other birds (wild or 
semi-wild type) 
These letter symbols, together with accompanying numerals representing specific breed, 
strain, trade names, or other specific type of birds, are fully explained in tables 2 and 3. 
