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The National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NVAP) enables enrolled veterinarians to issue interstate and international animal health certificates, which are required for animals to cross state or country borders. The program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA APHIS).

Drug misbranding is a violation identified by the California Veterinary Medical Board (CVMB) during complaint investigations and routine practice inspections. Many veterinarians may unknowingly be noncompliant, as this topic is minimally covered in primary and continuing veterinary education. But in fact, several federal and state laws address drug misbranding and are directly applicable to veterinary practice. This article outlines key regulations, common violations, and tips for compliance.

California Health and Safety Code section 121690(b) requires dog owners to obtain a rabies vaccination for dogs between three and four months of age, and then in accordance with the vaccine label instructions thereafter, unless granted an exemption by local rabies health authorities.