When asked to complete a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for travel to another state, the best source of information regarding entry requirements is:

When asked to complete a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for travel to another state, the best source of information regarding entry requirements is:

• A. The State Animal Health Official for the destination state
• B. The Federal Veterinarian for the destination state
• C. The Federal Veterinarian for the State of origin
• D. The State Animal Health Official for the State of origin

Answer: (A)

When moving animals interstate, the destination state governs what must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The best source for current entry requirements is the destination state's Animal Health Official, because they oversee import rules, endorsements, permits, and any testing or vaccination mandates specific to that state. They can confirm exactly what needs to be on the CVI for that particular destination and whether additional endorsements are required. While federal veterinarians provide guidance and support, they are not the primary authority for state-specific entry rules. Origin-state officials handle requirements within their own state, not entry into another state. Always check with the destination state’s Animal Health Official before travel to ensure the CVI meets all current requirements.

When moving animals interstate, the destination state governs what must appear on the Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. The best source for current entry requirements is the destination state's Animal Health Official, because they oversee import rules, endorsements, permits, and any testing or vaccination mandates specific to that state. They can confirm exactly what needs to be on the CVI for that particular destination and whether additional endorsements are required. While federal veterinarians provide guidance and support, they are not the primary authority for state-specific entry rules. Origin-state officials handle requirements within their own state, not entry into another state. Always check with the destination state’s Animal Health Official before travel to ensure the CVI meets all current requirements.