Iowa Veterinary Accreditation Handbook
Notice
Every effort is made to provide you accurate and up to date information, including contact information. However, phone numbers, policies and procedures can change. When important changes do take place, the current information can be acquired on the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship website.
Important changes can also be acquired on the USDA-APHIS Veterinary Services website.
Please check frequently for updates!
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Cattle Breeds and Abbreviation Code Guide
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Equine Breeds and their Abbreviation Codes
NEUS Tag State and Tribal Codes
Premises Identification Number Application
Tips on Filling out CVIs
Request for Veterinary Supply Form
IDALS Form-O Livestock Interstate CVI
Form DC - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for Cats/Dogs
Form M - Intrastate Certificate of Veterinary Inspection
Owner-Shipper Statement (OSS)
VSPS – Certificates of Veterinary Inspection (CVIs)
Import and Export Requirements for Animals
How do I get a health certificate endorsed by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services?
USDA Veterinary Health Export Certification System (VEHCS)
APHIS Form 7001
National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP)
The National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) has many varied facets. Therefore, we deemed it more appropriate to provide links to common parts of the program. As always, you may contact the APHIS, VS Iowa Area Office at (515) 284-4140 with questions.
NVAP Homepage
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap
APHIS Approved Supplemental Training Modules
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/training-modules
NVAP Accreditation Renewal
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/renewal
Accreditation Application Form1-36A
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/VS_1_36A.pdf
NVAP CFR
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/CFR_Parts_160-161-162.pdf
Check My Accreditation Status
https://nvap.aphis.usda.gov/web/nvap.accred_status_pkg.form_prompt
USDA NVAP Coordinator
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/coordinators
VSPS Interstates Module-Electronic Certificates of Veterinary Inspection
https://vsapps.aphis.usda.gov/vsps/public/Login.do
VSPS User Manual
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/nvap/using-vsps
VSPS Network Associate Group for assistance with VSPS
https://www.aphis.usda.gov/sites/default/files/vsps-training-network-end-user.pdf
Useful Information and SAHO Office Information
Kevin L. Petersburg, Area Veterinarian In Charge
USDA/APHIS/VS
210 Walnut St, Room 891
Des Moines, IA 50309
Phone: (515) 284-4140
Fax: (515) 323-2108
Kevin.L.Petersburg@aphis.usda.gov
USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Homepage
Jeff Kaisand, State Veterinarian
IDALS, Animal Industry Wallace Building,
2nd Floor 502 E 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319
Phone: (515) 281-0866
Fax: (515) 281-4282
Jeff.Kaisand@iowaagriculture.gov
IDALS Animal Industry Bureau Homepage
24-Hour Emergency Hotline: 515-242-0247
National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP)
The National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) has many varied facets. Therefore, we deemed it more appropriate to provide links to common parts of the program. As always, you may contact the APHIS, VS Iowa Area Office at (515) 284-4140 with questions.
Laboratory Contact Information
For specific information on samples required, samples accepted and special handling and mailing instructions, please contact the laboratory directly.
More information on National Animal Health Laboratories
National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL)
USDA-APHIS-VS-NVSL
1920 Dayton Ave.
Ames, IA 50010
Phone: (515) 337-7212 and (515) 663-7551
Fax: (515) 337-7569
Email: NVSL_Concerns@aphis.usda.gov
Frequently asked questions NVSL
Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory (ISU VDL)
https://vetmed.iastate.edu/vdl
1850 Christensen Dr.
Ames, IA 50011-1134
Phone: (515) 294-1950 (Monday-Friday 8am-5pm)
Phone: (515) 290-1969 (after hours)
Fax: (515) 294-3564 (Main office)
Fax: (515) 294-6961 (Submission desk)
Email: isuvdl@iastate.edu