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).

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.

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.

	Vet-CVI	GVL	Vet Sentry	VSPS	KS eCVI	Paper
Features & Benefits
Consistently readable CVI Document	*	*	*	*	*
Same program can be used to create certificates for all species.	*	*	*		*
Electronic file storage and retrieval	*	*	*	*	*
Quick creation of CVIs with pre-filled templates for regular movements	*	*	*	*	*
Easy upload of multiple, official animal IDs	*	*	*	*
Use anywhere with mobile app access.	*	*
Automated electronic submission to State Officials	*	*	*	*
Ability to upload animal photo and brand image	*	*		*
Easy records access with automated searchable archive of CVIs	*	*	*	*
Increased accuracy with automated test data integration		*	*	*
Ability to scan EID into certificate.	*	*
Cost Per Certificate	FREE	Varies	Pay-per-use.	FREE	FREE	$40 per book of 25 while supplies last
Type of Certificate
Coggins		*		*		*
Calfhood Vaccination	*					*
TB	*					*
Large Animal	*	*	*	*	*	*
Small Animal	*	*			*	*

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

Vet-CVI

• Accepted in all states
• Free download from the app store to your phone or computer.
• Immediate submission to state office.
• Provides both large and small animal CVI.
• Saves copies of previous CVIs for easy retrieval.
• Create and save drafts for clients.
• Import animal IDs via spreadsheet.
• Email completed CVIs to all parties, including hauler, consigner, and consignee.
• Address book capabilities to autofill consigner or consignee information directly into the CVI.
• Questions and to gain access, contact DAH: 785-564-6601.

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/

Vet Sentry eCVI

• A PDF form with the same look and feel as the paper CVI's you have been using for years.
• Used in the field or at the office, a lightweight, user-friendly digital certificate of veterinary inspection form.
• Easy to fill in with a standard laptop or desktop computer, tab from field to field for easy data entry.
• Imports data from an external source or quickly get RFID filled spreadsheets to import hundreds of animals into your CVI form with just a few clicks.
• Built on an Adobe PDF platform, excellent look and feel, lots of auto fill features to ease the data entry process.
• Little to no training is needed to fill out and complete an eCVI.
• Automated features send completed eCVIs to state officials and the veterinarian.
• Vet Sentry eCVIs are completely searchable for animal traceability standards.

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/

Kansas eCVI Fillable PDF Form (for Kansas Veterinarians ONLY)

• 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.
• Limited Tech Support.
• To receive the free KS eCVI master template, contact DAH: 785-564-6601.

 

For additional questions on which eCVI might be right for you contact DAH: 785-564-6601