News
Welcome to GlobalVetLink's news section. Here you will find industry news, plus special news about GlobalVetLink.
GlobalVetLink News
4 Aug
GlobalVetLink Signs 50th State!
GlobalVetLink is excited to announce the signing of Rhode Island as the 50th state to authorize issuance of electronic health documents through our online system. Welcome Rhode Island! Click here for the full press release.
9 Jun
Tennessee Electronic Certificate Cost Share Program
Veterinarians in the State of Tennessee have the opportunity to participate in a cost-sharing program with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture to encourage electronic submission of health documents.
The application period to enroll in this program is July 1st – August 1st. Click here to go to the TN Department of Ag Website and fill out the application form. The program will pay $400 towards a year's subscription to GlobalVetLink. Receipts must be submitted for reimbursement by December 1st, 2010.
For more information on the program or to sign-up, call GlobalVetLink's Tennessee sales manager at 515-296-0737.
3 Jun
Tennessee Approves GoPass
The latest state to approve the use of GoPass certificates for horses originating in their state is Tennessee. Tennessee is part of the Southern Animal Health GoPass Region. This region also includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and West Virginia. Horses can move for up to 6 months within this region on one GoPass certificate.
8 Apr
Paperless System Aides in Animal Transfers
Staff writer, Bob Zientara of the Ames Tribune spotlights GlobalVetLink's electronic health documentation systems. Read More
7 Apr
Awarded 'Software Company of the Year'
GlobalVetLink was awarded 'Software Company of the Year' - by the Technology Association of Iowa, last night during their annual Prometheus Awards event. Read More
29 Mar
Alabama and West Virginia Approve GoPass
The latest states to approve the use of GoPass certificates for horses originating in their states are Alabama and West Virginia. They are both part of the Southern Animal Health GoPass Region. This region also includes Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Horses can move for up to 6 months within this region on one GoPass certificate.
17 Feb
eVRx℠ Helps Veterinarians Validate Judicious Antibiotic Use
Concerns that excessive livestock antibiotic use could increase drug-resistance among human pathogens has put veterinarians under scrutiny. GlobalVetLink’s eVRx℠, a secure web-based tool to support responsible antibiotic use, is designed to help veterinarians optimize prescribing habits and insure continued food safety. Click here to read more.
For a full explanation of GlobalVetLink's eVRx certificates click here.
18 Dec
GlobalVetLink Attends AAEP
GlobalVetLink participated in the 55th Annual AAEP Convention in Las Vegas. We are happy to report that GVL received a record number of new subscribers during the 2009 convention.
After visiting with a large number of equine practitioners and practice staff, we continue to hear of the growing national awareness and need for GlobalVetLink's services - including online EIA (Coggins) certificates, OCVIs (certificates of veterinary inspection) and GoPass (6-month event movement permit) for the equine practitioner as well as diagnostic laboratories.
Our team continues to place a high emphasis on quality customer service for our subscribers. We were pleased to receive many favorable comments on our services, including our new MyVetLink.com website. This site is designed as an option for subscribing veterinarians to provide their clients secure, read-only access to finalized certificates. See more via this link: http://www.myvetlink.com/homepage.html
18 Dec
GVL Winter Newsletter
Check it Out! - Click here for our Winter 2009 GVL Newsletter Happy Holidays Everyone!
6 Aug
Massachusetts Joins GVL as 49th State
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources completed a license agreement to become the 49th state offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians may now participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications, as well as online EIA (Coggins) certificates. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Massachusetts as the 49th state to join our system.
8 Apr
Hawaii Joins GVL as 48th State
The Hawaii Department of Agriculture, has completed a license agreement to become the 48th state offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians may now participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications, as well as online EIA (Coggins) certificates. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Hawaii as the 48th state to join our system.