The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its 

 programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, 

 and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, 

 sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or 

 part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not 

 all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require 

 alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, 

 audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and 

 TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil 

 Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call 

 (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity 

 provider and employer. 



Mention of companies or commercial products does not impl\- recommendation 

 or endorsement by the U.S. Department of Agriculture over others not mentioned. 

 USDA neither guarantees nor warrants the standard of any product mentioned. 

 Product names are mentioned solely to report factually on available data and to 



provide specific information. 



This publication reports research involving pesticides. All uses of pesticides 

 must be registered by appropriate State and/or Federal agencies before they can 

 be recommended. 



CAUTION: Pesticides can be injurious to hunuuis, domestic animals, desirable plants, 

 and fish or other wildlife — if they are not handled or applied properly. Use all pesticides 

 selectively and carefully. Follow recommended practices for the disposal of surplus 

 pesticides and pesticide containers. 



This guide supersedes APHIS 91-55-065, "Veterinary Accreditation: A Reference 

 Guide for Practitioners," published in February 1993 and slightly revised in 

 August 1993. 



Issued January 2006 



