The classroom session for the Indiana State Poultry Association Blood Testing School is typically held in the Spring of each year. We offer a class in Southern Indiana at KlubHaus61 in Jasper, IN and a class in Northern Indiana at Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana. 

Classroom participants learn how to recognize PT through the plate test screening process. In addition, the course provides an introduction to biosecurity, ways to prevent poultry disease, and provide better care for your birds. Instructors for the course have included Purdue Avian Pathology professors, staff and residents; Board of Animal Health Veterinarians; the Indiana NPIP State Contact, and ISPA staff.

Although this class is designed for those who are seeking new certification in NPIP Pullorum-Typhoid blood testing, it is continually refreshed so those seeking re-certification are welcome to attend the classroom session as well. In addition, those seeking to re-certify their Blood Tester status can do so through our online re-certification process. 

All participants will receive a binder of materials, NPIP Blood Tester Card, and a pad of VS Form 9-2 (Flock Selecting and Testing Reports).  

Completion of a blood testing school is required every three (3) years to maintain NPIP Certification. Registration, attendance, and successful completion of the test during school will ensure your certification for the next three years.

Registration for Blood Testing School costs $50.00 (or $25 for those 18 years old and younger).

The ISPA also sells a Blood Testing Kit (includes one bleeder with loop, testing plate, and laminated PT Test Guide) for $25. It is not required to purchase this kit to attend the class.