Electronic CVIs Conclusion

Dr. Keith Roehr, State VeterinarianColorado Department of Agriculture

A State Animal Health Official Perspective

Health Certificates- Past

• Slow• Tedious• Paper intensive

Health Certificates- Now

• Fast, more efficient and “paper light”

ECVI Benefits

• Real time information• Easier upload into

animal traceability software systems

• Legible Certificates• Complete Certificates• Public expects

electronic systems

Comporting with the Animal Disease Traceability Rule

• Age requirement vs. potential use

• States rules are sometimes more stringent

ECVI Challenges/Opportunities

• Any barriers to the transfer of data from the ECVI into state software systems is an impediment to ADT– Varied eCVIs to varied

state software systems, how well will data transfer?

– Fees from companies that host eCVIs

ECVI Challenges/Opportunities

• Training of veterinarians and livestock producers

• Livestock Auction Market implementation

Colorado e-Vet Certificate

Colorado e-Vet Certificate• Looks like a health

certificate• Easy to Use• Low tech solution • Files saved to machine

locally– Email or print later

• Required fields

Electronic CVIs; Conclusions

• It’s time to move forward• The real goal is improved disease response• The need is a collaborative effort; industry, state and federal

A State Animal Health Official Perspective

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