Whenever an animal leaves the state where they were born or currently reside, they must obtain a health certificate, otherwise known as a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI), that is issued by an accredited veterinarian. All of our veterinarians here at Potlatch Veterinary Clinic are accredited in both the state of Idaho and the state of Washington to be able to serve clients in both states.
What kind of animals need a health certificate?
Whether they are a pet dog or cat, an equine (horse, donkey or mule) or another farm animal (cow, goat, sheep, llama, alpaca, yak, pig, buffalo, rabbit etc.), most animals will require a CVI to travel.
When does my animal need a health certificate?
Anytime your animal leaves the state in which it resides, it will need a health certificate. Certain events, even if they occur within the state that the animal resides, will also require health certificates such as livestock fairs and rodeos, dog shows or competitive events, or boarding animals at certain facilities.
Does my animal need anything in addition to the CVI?
Most likely! The requirements for any animal will vary depending on state of destination, species, gender, age and mode of transportation. Whether that is just a rabies vaccination for your pet dog or additional testing, such as an EIA blood test (Coggins) for equines, we at Potlatch Veterinary Clinic can help you determine what you and your animal will need.
What health certificate options do you have for Equines?
For horses, donkeys and mules, we also offer digital 30 day health certificates and digital 6 month Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (EECVIs). By using an electronic health certificate and Coggins, you can have your paperwork in the palm of your hand (i.e. cell phone) at all times. For more information or to obtain your equine’s information, visit the GVL (GlobalVetLink) website at https://www.globalvetlink.com/
While the 30 day health certificates and Coggins results can be printed and carried like a traditional paper certificate, 6 month Extended Equine Certificates of Veterinary Inspection cannot. The following is from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture website:
“In the past, Idaho has accepted paper 6-Month Equine Passports for horses leaving and entering the state. This has changed and paper 6-Month Equine Passports are not valid movement certificates for equines; they are no longer accepted as a legal movement document by any of Idaho’s surrounding states. Horse owners who would like an Extended Equine Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (EECVI) will need to utilize the services of a veterinarian with access to the GlobalVetLink (GVL) system. Valid EECVIs require owners to log-on and enter destination information prior to each trip in order to obtain legal movement documents. While electronic EECVIs are accepted by many states throughout the country, not all of Idaho’s surrounding states participate in this program. You will need to check with your states of origin and destination to ensure the document is valid for your anticipated movement(s).”