GVL News Archives
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.
18 Apr
GlobalVetLink Electronic Signature Advancement Approved by USDA
AMES, IOWA.....GlobalVetLink (GVL™), innovator of the national, standardized method for secure, web-based animal health certification, announces USDA approval of a security enhancement for electronic signatures, which allows doctors of veterinary medicine to electronically sign official electronic certificates of inspection and route them to appropriate animal health officials. View the Press Release
17 Apr
Delaware Joins GVL - 37th State
Delaware becomes the 37th GVL State! The Delaware Department of Agriculture has signed an agreement to join the growing number of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians in Delaware now are able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Delaware as the 37th state to join our system.
16 Apr
Vermont Joins GVL - 36th State
Vermont becomes the 36th GVL State! The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets has signed an agreement to join the growing list of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians will now be able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Vermont as the 36th state to join our system.
3 Dec
Louisiana joins the GlobalVetLink network as the 35th State.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry has signed an agreement to join the list of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians will now be able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Louisiana as the 35th state to join our system.
28 Oct
Virginia joins the GlobalVetLink network as the 34th State.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture -and Consumer Services has signed an agreement to join the list of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians will now be able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Virginia as the 34th state to join our system.
19 Oct
IDAHO joins the GlobalVetLink network as the 33rd State.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Industries - has signed an agreement to join the list of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Accredited veterinarians will now be able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Idaho as the 33rd state to join our system. Read More
19 Oct
Five new states join the GlobalVetLink network: WYOMING, NORTH DAKOTA, ARIZONA, GEORGIA and ALABAMA!
GlobalVetLink is pleased to announce the Wyoming Livestock Board signed an agreement with GVL to participate as the 25th STATE to join our system.The North Dakota Department of Agriculture signed an agreement to became the 26th STATE to join our system, The Arizona Department of Agriculture signed an agreement to become the 27th STATE to join the GlobalVetLink system, The Georgia Department of Agriculture signed an agreement to become the 28th STATE to join the GlobalVetLink system, and - The Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries signed an agreement to become the 29th STATE to join the GlobalVetLink system. These 5 states now allow veterinarians within their state to also utilize the growing GVL OCVI system for interstate and intra-state movements, along with the eEIA (Coggins) system. Read More
15 Sep
Maine joins the GlobalVetLink network as the 32nd State.
The Maine Department of Agriculture - Division of Animal Health and Industry - has signed an agreement to join the list of states offering GlobalVetLink services. Licensed and accredited veterinarians will now be able to participate in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Maine as the 32nd state to join our system. Read More
1 Aug
Pennsylvania and Washington Join the Globalvetlink Network.
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has signed an agreement on August 6, 2007, and the Washington Department of Agriculture signed an agreement on August 15th to join the list of states where GlobalVetLink services will now be offered for practitioner's participation in electronic OCVIs - utilizing GlobalVetLink's regulatory applications. GlobalVetLink is proud to welcome Pennsylvania as the 30th state, and Washington as the 31st state to join our system.