History and Management of the 

 National Poultry Improvement Plan 



The National Poultry Improvement Plan became operative July 1, 1935, and the 

 National Turkey Improvement Plan was activated on September 25, 1943, with the 

 approval of the Secretary of Agriculture. On December 3, 1971, the two Plans were 

 combined under one title, "The National Poultry Improvement Plan," with separate 

 provisions applicable to the different types of poultry. 



The Plan operates through an appropriation from Congress to the U.S. Department of 

 Agriculture (USDA) to be used in cooperation with the State authorities in the adminis- 

 tration of regulations for the improvement of poultry, poultry products, and hatcheries. 

 Authority for the administration of the Plan is now contained in the Department of 

 Agriculture Organic Act of 1944, as amended (7 U.S.C. 429). 



Provisions of the Plan are changed from time to time to conform with the development 

 of the industry and with new information as it becomes available. These changes are 

 based on recommendations made at the biennial national Plan conferences by official 

 delegates representing participating breeders, hatcheries, and flock owners from all 

 cooperating States. Current provisions of the Plan are contained in a publication 

 entitled "The National Poultry Improvement Plan and Auxiliary Provisions." The 

 publication (APHIS 91-55-031) is available from Official State Agencies or on request 

 to the National Poultry Improvement Plan, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection 

 Service (APHIS), Veterinary Services, 1500 Klondike Road, Suite A-102, Conyers, GA 

 30207-5115. 



