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GlobalVetLink™ News
14 Aug
Arkansas - 40th GVL State
The Arkansas Livestock and Poultry Commission has signed an agreement to become the 40th state offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians are now able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Arkansas as the 40th state to join our system.
21 Jul
New Hampshire - 39th GVL State
The New Hampshire Department of Agriculture has signed an agreement to become the 39th state offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians are now able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome New Hampshire as the 39th state to join our system.
16 Jun
New GVL Equine Product Release
GlobalVetLink introduces GoPass™, a new movement system which allows doctors of veterinary medicine to replace the existing paper-based official certificate of veterinary inspection (OCVI) health certificates for horses, with an electronic system. It is valid for up to six months from issuance within participating states, and facilitates the movement of transported horses. GoPass is the latest service made possible by the Internet-based animal health management system, developed by GlobalVetLink. Introduction of the service begins in June with the state of Washington, immediately followed by a host of other states as state approvals are received. GoPass allows veterinarians and diagnostic laboratories to more efficiently and accurately complete the regulatory requirements for equine movements. The GVL system also allows state animal health authorities to regulate animal movement regionally or nationally; in real-time. Accredited veterinarians may request more information or subscribe to GlobalVetLink via 515-296-3779 or www.globalvetlink.com.
23 May
Alaska Joins GVL - 38th State
Alaska becomes the 38th GVL State! The Alaska Department of Environment and Conservation has signed an agreement to join the growing number of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians in Alaska are now are able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Alaska as the 38th state to join our system.
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Industry News
14 Aug Bill Seeks to Protect Animal Researchers From Attack Read
14 Aug Some Oppose Biolab in Athens; Others Argue Need Read
14 Aug Soybean and Pork Checkoffs Partner for Joint Success Read
13 Aug USDA Could Split Herd Read
13 Aug Egg Industry Sued Over California Ballot Measure Read
12 Aug Durham Commissioners Nix NBAF Read
11 Aug Inverness Medical gets USDA approval for Flu Test Read
11 Aug Political Clout Swayed Bio Lab Read
11 Aug U.S. Beef Ribs on Sale in Korea as Lawyers? Group Voices Concerns Read
10 Aug Ban on Selling Horses for Slaughter has Support in Congress Read
10 Aug Independent Committee Promotes use of Science in Animal Care Guidelines Read
10 Aug More Nebraska Beef Recalled Despite Assurances Read
8 Aug Caged Egg ProductionCOOL Considerations For Cow-Calf & Stocker Cattle ProducersHSUS Applauds AAEP White Paper on Horse Soringapan Halts Beef from Cargill Over Missing PapersAAEP Issues White Paper on Ending the Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses Read
7 Aug AngusSource Offers Producers an Opportunity for COOL Read
7 Aug Answering Lab Detractors Read
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