A goat owner asks you to issue a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for moving a goat to a neighboring state without bringing the animal in. The last time you examined the goat was March 1 and today is April 1. Can you legally issue the CVI?

A goat owner asks you to issue a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) for moving a goat to a neighboring state without bringing the animal in. The last time you examined the goat was March 1 and today is April 1. Can you legally issue the CVI?

• A. Yes, a CVI can be issued in this scenario.
• B. No, a CVI cannot be issued because the last time you examined the goat is outside of the 10-day requirement.
• C. Yes, because CVIs are time-bound but flexible.
• D. No, CVIs are not required for interstate movement.

Answer: (B)

When issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for interstate movement, the animal must be examined within a defined window prior to the move, so the health status being certified is current. In this case, the animal was last examined on March 1 and the movement would occur on April 1, which is outside the allowed window (the exam must be within 10 days of shipment). Because the examination is too old, the CVI cannot be legally issued today. The idea that CVIs are time-bound but flexible is not correct here—the window is fixed. Also, CVIs are generally required for interstate movement of goats, so saying they are not required would be inaccurate.

When issuing a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection for interstate movement, the animal must be examined within a defined window prior to the move, so the health status being certified is current. In this case, the animal was last examined on March 1 and the movement would occur on April 1, which is outside the allowed window (the exam must be within 10 days of shipment). Because the examination is too old, the CVI cannot be legally issued today. The idea that CVIs are time-bound but flexible is not correct here—the window is fixed. Also, CVIs are generally required for interstate movement of goats, so saying they are not required would be inaccurate.