VS FORM 17-140 is signed by the Endorsing Federal Veterinarian in Austin and returned by mail. If expedient delivery is required, a letter stating that overnight delivery is requested should be included with VS FORM 17-140 when it is sent to Austin. A standard CCM health Certificate is completed by the CCM veterinarian. In some instances a written health certificate is required to be translated in the language of the receiving country. A standard CCM health certificate will be completed to accompany the shipment in every case.
Investigators are responsible for providing a translation of the health certificate when required.
The animals to be shipped are identified by the investigator in the animal housing room. Label the animals plainly so the CCM veterinarian can inspect the animals before they are placed in a shipping container. Obtain a shipping container. For shipment of mice, a shipping container can be obtained from the Small Animal Supervisor in room T047. International shipments will not be made after Tuesday.