Which action represents STEP 5 in assuring successful movement of animals?

• A. SIGN the owner's name on the CVI only.
• B. FILE the documents in the farm's filing cabinet.
• C. DISPOSE of old permits.
• D. VERIFY all documentation is accurate and aligns with each other.

Answer: (D)

Verification of all documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency is what STEP 5 focuses on. Before movement, you cross-check that every paper—the CVI or health certificate, ownership details, animal IDs, permits, transport route, and dates—reflects the same information. When everything aligns, it confirms the animals’ identity and health status are correctly represented on every form, minimizes delays at checkpoints, and supports proper traceability and regulatory compliance. Merely signing a single document or simply filing or discarding old permits doesn’t guarantee this alignment, whereas a thorough cross-check ensures the entire packet tells the same story for every animal.