Which of the following is an activity performed only by accredited veterinarians?

• A. Report suspected cases of reportable animal diseases
• B. Perform certain tests on animals on behalf of USDA-APHIS
• C. Charge more for performing surgeries
• D. Ship animals internationally without inspecting them

Answer: (B)

Accreditation gives veterinarians the regulatory authority to perform official tests and issue health documents for USDA-APHIS-regulated programs. Only accredited veterinarians are authorized to carry out certain tests on animals on behalf of APHIS and to sign official certificates used for interstate or international movement. That’s why this option is the best fit: it directly reflects the special testing role tied to accreditation. The other activities aren’t exclusive to accredited vets—reporting suspected diseases is a professional obligation for many veterinarians, not a privilege granted by accreditation, charging higher fees for surgeries is a business practice, and shipping animals internationally requires inspections and health documentation, not skipping them.