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