Indiana State Poultry Association

What Indiana State Poultry Association does

The Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA) is a state-level nonprofit trade association founded in 1875 and headquartered at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. ISPA serves as Indiana's Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP), a cooperative federal-state-industry program established in 1935 to eliminate Pullorum disease and monitor commercial poultry health. The association's mandate is industry coordination, education, certification, and free resource distribution for backyard flock owners, commercial producers, hatcheries, county fair exhibitors, game bird breeders, and 4-H participants across Indiana.

ISPA's product portfolio centers on NPIP certification services. The flagship offering is the NPIP Blood Testing School — a classroom-based program delivered at Purdue University and at KlubHaus61 in Jasper, IN — which trains participants to perform the rapid whole-blood plate agglutination test for Pullorum-Typhoid detection, with results read in 15 seconds to 2 minutes. Recertification is delivered through a 21-question online exam valid for three years. The T-12 voluntary program provides free egg-based monitoring for Avian Influenza and Mycoplasma gallisepticum via the Purdue Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory. Supporting products include the Indiana NPIP Exhibition Participation program (annual flock certification for fair exhibitors), a 7-module online Blood Testing School Manual, free biosecurity guides and event kits (4-H, Ag Day, County Fair, Nutrition/Health), and annual events including the Evening Under the Stars gala, Governor's Presentation, John Drew Golf Outing, and Indiana Poultry Intern Day.

The business model is a nonprofit hybrid. Paid revenue is generated through certification and training fees ($50 per Blood Testing School registrant, $25 per recertification cycle) and membership dues from avian industry members including Aviagen Select Genetics, Berne Hi-Way Hatchery, and Cooper Farms. The bulk of the association's content — educational flyers, recipes, biosecurity signage, and event kits — is provided free of charge to Indiana residents and organizations. Distribution is primarily through the inpoultry.com website, email, Purdue University channels, and county fair networks, with no commercial product sales.

Name

Indiana State Poultry Association

Legal name

Indiana State Poultry Association

Website

https://inpoultry.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Indiana State Poultry Association is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1875 and based at Purdue University, serving as Indiana's official state agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan and providing NPIP blood testing certification, exhibition participation, free biosecurity education, and industry coordination for Indiana's backyard flock owners, commercial producers, hatcheries, and county fair exhibitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Poultry Industry Association Services

NAICS

Poultry and Egg Production (1123)

SIC

Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Poultry & Avian Production Veterinary Services (HLAMABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Integrated Poultry Operations (Vertically Integrated Farms) (AFAEADAI)

Keywords

• Poultry association
• Poultry health certification
• NPIP blood testing
• Poultry industry education
• Avian biosecurity resources

Headquarters

HQ city

West Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Blood Testing School Fees: Classroom-based NPIP Blood Testing School with $50 registration fee (or $25 for those 18 and under). Optional blood testing kit available for $25. Revenue supports certification training and materials.
2. Recertification Fees: Online blood tester recertification exam costs $25 per renewal. Additional $25 fee for retakes if initial exam is not passed. Certification valid for 3 years.
3. Membership Dues: Association membership supporting avian industry members including commercial farms, hatcheries, and processors. Member companies shown include Aviagen Select Genetics, Berne Hi-Way Hatchery, and Cooper Farms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Indiana State Poultry Association is the designated Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) in Indiana, administering Pullorum-Typhoid and Avian Influenza blood testing certification programs for poultry owners. It offers classroom and online blood testing certification schools, the T-12 egg-based flock health monitoring program, and a wide array of free biosecurity and poultry management educational resources, while coordinating industry advocacy and educational events for commercial producers, small-flock owners, exhibitors, and game bird breeders across Indiana.

Product overview

Indiana State Poultry Association operates as an educational association offering a portfolio of certification programs, monitoring services, and free materials for Indiana poultry owners. The core offerings include the NPIP Blood Testing School (classroom and online recertification tracks), the Indiana NPIP Exhibition Participation Program, and the T-12 egg-based flock health monitoring program. Supporting services include the Blood Testing School Manual (with 7 online modules), free educational materials distributed through event kits (4H Education Kit, County Fair Kit, Nutrition and Health Kit, Individual Info Kit), Poultry Superintendent Resources, and annual events (Indiana Poultry Intern Day, Evening Under the Stars, Golf Outing, Golden Egg Award). All programs are oriented toward supporting small flock owners, exhibition participants, and industry professionals in maintaining poultry health and NPIP compliance.

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Products and services

• NPIP Blood Testing School A classroom certification program teaching Indiana poultry owners and exhibitors how to perform Pullorum-Typhoid blood testing for NPIP compliance, offered in Spring at KlubHaus61 (Jasper, IN) and Purdue University (West Lafayette, IN). Includes a binder of materials, NPIP Blood Tester Card, and VS Form 9-2 pad. Registration is $50 per person ($25 for those 18 and under), with an optional Blood Testing Kit available for $25.
• Online Blood Tester Recertification School An online recertification program for previously certified Indiana blood testers to renew their Indiana Certified Blood Tester status. Includes exam access and new ID card issuance, with recertification cycle every three years at $25 per renewal ($25 retake fee if not passed).
• Indiana NPIP Exhibition Participation Program A registration program that allows Indiana poultry owners to register their flocks as NPIP-certified exhibition participants, receiving an approval number, annual testing in lieu of per-event testing, and listing on the National NPIP website.
• T-12 Program (Test Twelve) A free voluntary egg-based monitoring program for Indiana backyard flocks that tests for Avian Influenza and Mycoplasma gallisepticum antibodies. Participants collect 12 eggs and submit them to the Purdue Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory for analysis.
• Blood Testing School Manual (Online Modules) An online educational manual with 7 modules covering NPIP overview, regulations, common poultry diseases, basic biosecurity, testing procedures, and forms for blood testing. Includes quizzes and recertification content for Indiana blood testers and poultry owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• Completion of blood testing school required every 3 years to maintain NPIP certification
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Purdue University College of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISPA is headquartered at Purdue University and works with Purdue Avian Pathology professors, staff, and residents as instructors for blood testing schools. Purdue Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (ADDL) processes T-12 egg samples. Association email is [email protected] indicating close institutional ties.
• Indiana Board of Animal Health (BOAH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISPA serves as the Official State Agency for the National Poultry Improvement Plan. BOAH veterinarians serve as instructors for blood testing schools. VS Form 9-2 submissions for NPIP Exhibition Participation are submitted to BOAH at Discovery Hall, Indianapolis.
• National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerISPA is the designated state coordinating body for the NPIP, a cooperative federal-state-industry program established in the 1930s to eliminate pullorum disease and monitor poultry health. The National NPIP Office is located in Conyers, Georgia.
• USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner in the NPIP cooperative program. APHIS develops technical and management provisions jointly with industry and state officials. USDA HPAI Grand Challenge funding supports research projects like Dr. Yung Yao's aerosolized Niclosamide project presented to ISPA members.
• Indiana Soybean AllianceminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndiana Soybean Alliance provides office space at 8425 Keystone Crossing #200 in Indianapolis as meeting location for Indiana Poultry Intern Day events.
• KlubHaus61minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVenue partner in Jasper, IN providing location for Southern Indiana NPIP Blood Testing School classroom sessions, complementing the Northern Indiana location at Purdue University.
• Midwest Poultry ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFeatured national association promoting research-based poultry science education for college students through the Center of Excellence Program. ISPA links to MPC resources for poultry education.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Chicken Council: National trade association for the U.S. broiler chicken industry, providing legislative advocacy, regulatory coordination, and industry data. Comparable as a poultry industry association with focus on chicken producers and processors.
• National Turkey Federation: National trade association representing the U.S. turkey industry, with whom ISPA has direct interface (referenced via @yourINturkeyfarmers social accounts). Comparable as a poultry industry association serving a specific species segment.
• American Egg Board: Checkoff-funded promotion and research organization for the U.S. egg industry. Comparable as an industry coordination body focused on poultry (specifically eggs) with educational and promotional programming.
• U.S. Poultry & Egg Association: National trade association representing the U.S. poultry and egg industry. Comparable to ISPA as a poultry industry association, but operating at the national level with broader membership, advocacy, and convention programming.
• USA Poultry & Egg Export Council: Trade association focused on promoting U.S. poultry and egg exports globally. Comparable as a poultry industry trade association with advocacy, education, and international coordination functions.

Direct peers

• Poultry Science Association: Global scientific association dedicated to advancing poultry science research and education. Comparable as a poultry-focused association with overlapping interests in research dissemination, education, and industry-academic connection (Purdue partnership).
• Midwest Poultry Consortium: Regional consortium promoting research-based poultry science education for college students through the Center of Excellence Program. ISPA already links to MPC's resources; highly comparable as a Midwest-focused poultry education association.

Others

• Indiana Board of Animal Health: Indiana's state regulatory agency providing veterinarians for ISPA's blood testing schools and serving as the receiving body for NPIP Exhibition Participation forms. Highly adjacent as a state-level poultry health regulatory counterpart rather than a competing association.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InStPoultry
• Facebookfacebook.com/INPoultry
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/indiana-state-poultry-association

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