Producers, please be aware of the following permit requirements. The updated list of states with detections can be accessed at
The following information is from the NJ Dept. of Agriculture
https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/diseases/avian_influenza.html
- Only poultry or hatching eggs moving into New Jersey live bird markets, from HPAI states, require a permit and 72 hour test.
- The collection date, collection time, laboratory result, laboratory accession number and laboratory name must be recorded on the CVI
accompanying the shipment. - A copy of the laboratory report must also accompany the shipment.
- No poultry waste shall be imported from HPAI states, without prior approval and permit issued by the State Veterinarian.
- For information about testing please refer to the N.J.A.C. 2:3-7.4 (b) at the link below:
http://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/ah/pdf/NJACChapter3.pdf
STEP ONE:
- Print and complete the form below and send to the Division of Animal Health by email or fax.
Email –state.veterinarian@ag.nj.gov
Fax – 609-671-6413 - This form is to be used to facilitate the receipt of information. Submission of this form is not a permit for movement.
STEP TWO:
- Call the Division of Animal Health at 609-671-6400, Monday through Friday, with the exception of holidays, from 8:45 AM to 4:45
PM (EST), to confirm the Division’s receipt of the information.
STEP THREE:
- If the application is complete, a permit number will be issued and a copy of the completed form with permit number will be
emailed or faxed back to the requester.
“Folks who plan to import poultry product into NJ are recommended to call the Division of Animal Health (609-671-6400) to inquire if their intended purchase requires a permit. If yes, we can walk them through the process. The need for a permit might depend on the product, the location of the origin site, testing, etc…” – NJ Animal Health communication
