Certificates of Veterinary Inspection and Coggins tests are bread-and-butter tasks for equine practitioners. Most veterinarians complete them dozens — sometimes thousands — of times a year. And yet, CVI and EIA documentation remain one of the most persistent sources of regulatory risk in equine practice.
Small errors add up. An incorrect animal description, a signing protocol that doesn't match USDA requirements, a state-specific rule that nobody warned you about — any of these can result in a rejected certificate, a compliance violation, or worse, a threat to your USDA accreditation. As the travel season ramps up and horses start moving across state lines, the margin for documentation error gets smaller, and the consequences get harder to ignore.
That's exactly why we're hosting this free CE webinar: EIA & CVI Documentation: Field Reality vs. Regulatory Standards
- Date: Tuesday, April 21
- Time: 11:00 a.m. CT (12:00 p.m. ET / 9:00 a.m. PT)
What You'll Learn
This 60-minute CE webinar covers the full picture, from regulatory framework to field-ready workflow:
- Describe USDA and state requirements for CVI and EIA documentation, including state-specific variations that commonly catch practitioners off guard.
- Identify the most common compliance errors in certificate preparation, signing protocol, and animal identification — and their regulatory consequences.
- Recognize documentation workflow risks that put accreditation at risk and apply review practices that support accuracy and accountability.
- Utilize digital documentation tools in a compliant, veterinarian-led workflow that reduces errors and meets interstate travel requirements.
Meet the Experts
Dr. Martin Zaluski is the former Montana State Veterinarian and GVL's Head of Regulatory Affairs. He's seen what happens when documentation goes sideways — from the regulatory side of the table. In this webinar, he'll break down what USDA and state regulations actually require, where practitioners most commonly misread or misapply the rules, and what's at stake when compliance gaps go unaddressed.
Dr. Monty McInturff runs Tennessee Equine Hospital and deals with the paperwork of equine practice every day. He brings the field perspective: the documentation habits that create problems, the workflow shortcuts that seem harmless until they aren't, and the practical adjustments that make a real difference in a busy practice.
Together, they'll walk through the most common CVI and Coggins errors vets make during travel season — incorrect animal ID, signing protocol mistakes, state-specific requirements that catch practitioners off guard — so you know exactly where your documentation is vulnerable and what to fix before it becomes a compliance problem.
Who Should Attend
This webinar is built for equine practitioners, mixed-animal veterinarians, and veterinary technicians who are involved in preparing, reviewing, or signing CVIs and Coggins certificates. Whether you're heading into your first busy travel season or looking to tighten up an established workflow, you'll leave with practical guidance you can put to use immediately.
Secure Your Spot
CVI and Coggins documentation isn't going to get less complicated — state requirements shift, travel patterns evolve, and the stakes for accredited veterinarians stay high. This is a chance to get ahead of the season with expert guidance from two practitioners who know this space inside and out.
This program is approved for one hour of continuing education credit in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
This webinar will be recorded and made available for online viewing within one week of the presentation. To ensure you receive updates about the webinar recording, please register for the webinar.