About this Event
Join us for an one day training for SC NPIP Breeder Flock Certification and NPIP Tester's course.
There is a $75 charge for the workshop (plue the online convience fee) and is restricted to 20 seats. NOTE: There will be no refunds, however, you may apply the fee to the next workshop.
You must be pre-registered. Registration is due by Monday, March 3, 2025. NO walk-ins on the day of the workshop.
If you plan to attend the workshop, please contact Dr. Mickey Hall, [email protected], (864) 885-2197 for registration information and class availability. A study packet for the SC NPIP Tester’s exam will be sent to you prior to your attendance at the workshop, please read over this material before coming to class.
Contact Dr. Julie Helm, [email protected], (803) 260-6442 for other NPIP questions.
This is primarily an educational workshop, but if you also want to become a SC Authorized NPIP Pullorum Tester .....
PARTICIPANT REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME AN NPIP PULLORUM TESTER:
(1) Must be at least 18 years of age and a resident of South Carolina.
(2) Must have photo ID (to prove that you are the person taking exam!).
(3) Must bring reading glasses if you have difficulty reading close up or at a distance.
The workshop will be held at Clemson University’s Livestock Poultry Health Facility at 500 Clemson Road in Columbia, SC at Exit 80 off of I-20.
Hotels: At Exit No. 80 off of I-20. If you need to stay in a hotel, the Holiday Inn Express (803-419-3558) and Hampton Inn (803-788-4901) are located at I-20 and the Clemson Road exit.
DIRECTIONS TO CU LIVESTOCK POULTRY HEALTH:
From Columbia: Take I-20 East toward Florence. Get off at Exit #80, the Clemson Road Exit. Turn Left onto Clemson Road and go 1.6 miles (do not follow your GPS) and CU Livestock Poultry Health Lab will be on your right,. Brown brick building.
From Florence: Take 1-20 West toward Columbia. Get off at Exit #80, the Clemson Road Exit. Turn right onto Clemson Road and go 1.6 miles (do not follow your GPS) and CU Livestock Poultry Health Lab will be on your right. Brown brick building
If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact Mickey Hall [email protected] or call 1-864-885-2197.
Thanks and hope to see you at the workshop!
Small Flock Program & NPIP Certification Workshop
SATURDAY, MARCH 3, 2025
8:30 Registration Check-in
9:00 Purpose of Small Flock Certification Program: Dr. Mickey Hall
Premise ID & SC Ag Watch Program: Dr. Julie Helm
What to do when there is a disease outbreak: Dr. Julie Helm
National Poultry Improvement Flock Certification,
Tester Certification, and NPIP Video: Dr. Julie Helm
Biosecurity: Dr. Mickey Hall
LUNCH
Hands-on Lab – Pullorum Testing & Banding: Drs. Hall and Helm & Courtney Watts
Wrap-up/Questions/Evaluation: Dr. Julie Helm, Dr. Mickey Hall
Have a Safe Trip Home
Break snacks, lunch and Educational Materials are included.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
LPH, 500 Clemson Road, Columbia, United States
USD 80.12
