Which agency manages activities of veterinary accreditation?

• A. AVMA
• B. FDA
• C. USDA-APHIS-VS
• D. EPA

Answer: (C)

Veterinary accreditation is an official program overseen by a federal agency that authorizes veterinarians to perform specific official duties, like issuing health certificates and determining disease status for animal movement. The agency that manages these activities is USDA APHIS Veterinary Services. They run the National Veterinary Accreditation Program, approve and oversee accredited veterinarians, provide guidance and training, and maintain the roster of those authorized to carry out official acts. This centralized administration ensures consistency in disease surveillance and compliance with movement and import/export rules across states. The other agencies—AVMA is a professional association, FDA regulates drugs and biologics, and EPA handles environmental protections—not the body that administers veterinary accreditation.