§55.10. Shipments of Poultry or Hatching Eggs

a)         All shipments of poultry or hatching eggs entering or moving within Illinois shall:

 

1)         be accompanied by a "Report of Sales of Hatching Eggs, Chicks and Poults" (VS Form 9-3); or

 

2)         be accompanied by a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection approved by the chief livestock official of the state of origin which states that the poultry originated from a flock that has been tested for pullorum and typhoid diseases within one year and was free of reactors to these diseases.

 

b)         In addition to the above requirements, all poultry or hatching eggs entering or moving within Illinois for table egg production shall originate from a flock that meets the U.S. S. Enteritidis requirements under the National Poultry Improvement Plan for Breeding Poultry (9 CFR 145, 2018) and Auxiliary Provisions on National Poultry Improvement Plan (9 CFR 147, 2018). Incorporation of federal rules does not include later amendments or editions.

 

(Source:  Amended at 43 Ill. Reg. 4510, effective March 26, 2019)