Electronic Interstate CVI

Digital technology continues to develop and helps with multiple aspects of our daily lives. Multiple options are available to aid veterinarians with increased accuracy and convenience. A few of the benefits of electronic options for CVI include: utilizing equipment already on-hand (smartphones, tablets, computers), no postage stamps, no trips to the post office, automatic submission to the DAH office (with some electronic options).

Getting Started

Options are listed below with a few of their highlights. Check out the following comparison table. There are options for any situation, with or without internet access and with or without a smartphone.

Equipment Needed

There is likely no requirement to purchase new equipment. Different products work with different situations and comfort levels. Web-based solutions work on devices with internet access. The office computer may be used to generate CVIs with a fillable pdf. Other products will automatically submit the CVI to the DAH office. And, for those working in areas of the state with limited to no cell service, there is a solution for that.

Perks to the Electronic CVI

After a short learning period, electronic CVIs are faster to fill out and eliminate handwriting errors. They are more cost effective to send to the DAH office: FREE. There is no sending hard copies through the mail, nor paying for the paper CVI books. They reduce compliance errors as it is impossible to submit a partially completed CVI through these electronic options. They are also able to include any number of animals in groups or with individual IDs, eliminating the need for multiple CVIs for a single animal movement.

Pros and Cons of Using Electronic CVIs

Pros of Using Electronic CVIs:

  • Time savings & improved efficiency
  • No postage costs
  • Import multiple ID numbers into the certificate
  • Improved legibility and accuracy
  • Allows for real-time information exchange

Cons of Using Electronic CVIs:

  • Staff training and variable proficiency
  • Learning curve
  • Initial investment costs in technology

Compare CVI Options

 

Paper

KS
eCVI

VSPS

GVL

Features & Benefits

 

 

 

 

Enables practitioners to meet Indiana's movement documentation requirements

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Consistently readable CVI document

 

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Same program can be used to create certificates for all species

 

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Save on space and search time with electronic file storage

 

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Save on postage with electronic delivery to clients and state officials

 

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Includes more animals on a single CVI

 

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Faster creation of CVIs with pre-filled templates for regular movements

 

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Easy upload of multiple, unique animal IDs

 

 

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Use anywhere with mobile app access

 

 

 

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Convenient, automated electronic submission to State Officials

 

 

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More accurate ID with animal photo and brand image upload

 

 

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Easy records access with automated, searchable archive of CVIs

 

 

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24/7 validation of premises ID

 

 

 

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24/7 access to records by client (if granted)

 

 

 

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Increased accuracy with automated test data integration

 

 

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Cost Per Certificate

$0.63 ($40 per book of 25)

FREE

FREE

Varies

Type of Certificate:

 

 

 

 

Coggins

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Large Animal

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Small Animal

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Read below for additional details on each of these electronic CVI options.

Kansas Approved Electronic CVI Options

Kansas eCVI Fillable PDF Form (for Kansas Veterinarians ONLY)

  • Requires little effort to start using.
  • Great for use in a veterinary clinic.
  • Simple. Complete the red boxes and the form is finished.
  • Must be emailed to DAH within 7 days of the inspection date.
  • Free, fillable PDF form. Adobe’s free Adobe Reader software is required to complete form: http://get.adobe.com/reader/.
  • Internet connection is NOT needed to create, sign, and print. Internet connection IS needed to submit the eCVI to DAH via e-mail.
  • To save time, veterinarians may create client templates by prefilling consignor information and saving those templates on a computer.
  • Save the master template to a computer so it can be used each time to complete a CVI for a client.
  • To receive the free KS eCVI master template, contact DAH: 785-564-6601.

Veterinary Services Process Streamlining (VSPS):

  • Free, web based CVI option developed and administered by USDA/APHIS
  • Requires Level 2 eAuthentication with USDA. eAuthentication is a registration process that enables users to securely access USDA web applications and services via the internet.
  • To apply for a USDA eAuthentication account, click here.
  • Free, online EIA (Coggins) submission form.
  • Import large volumes of animal IDs and animal info electronically via a spreadsheet file.
  • Accredited veterinarians and laboratories may add tests results.
  • Create, save, edit certificate templates for future use.
  • Add vaccination information rapidly.
  • Quick-copy auto-fill feature allows multiple animals to be added rapidly.
  • Access the VSPS website: https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/

Global VetLINK, LLC (GVL®):

  • Fast, easy eCVI creation and submission for all species.
  • Instant eCVI delivery to and certificate retrieval for clients through MyVetLINK.com.
  • EIA (Coggins) certificates through EquusLINK.
  • Veterinary Feed Directives (eVFDs).
  • Storage and retrieval of lab results through LabLINK.
  • Easy-to-read standardized certificate layout.
  • Precise identification including digital photos and brand images.
  • USDA-approved digital signature technology.
  • Mobile capability.
  • Access the Global VetLINK website: http://www.globalvetlink.com/