Using This Publication 



The hatcheries, dealers, and independent flocks listed in this publication are participat- 

 ing 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 devel- 

 oping 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 listings in 

 table 1. 



This publication is revised each year because of frequent changes in participation and 

 the need for inspectors, hatchery managers, dealers, and others to have up-to-date 

 information. In addition to this listing, all Official State Agencies are notified of 

 changes in participation that take place during the year. 



Approval Numbers 



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 91-55-029) in this series. 



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 64-417. The number 64 represents the State of Alabama; 417 represents B & W 

 Bobwhite Quail Hatchery, RR 1, Box 56, Chancellor 36316. These assigned numbers 

 may be used by participants on shipping labels, certificates, invoices, and other 

 documents for identification. The numbers 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. 



