Which is NOT a requirement to be accredited and able to perform a tuberculosis test on a cow in California?

• A. Be Licensed in California
• B. Complete Tuberculosis Training
• C. Receive Authorization From AVMA
• D. Be Accredited

Answer: (C)

Accreditation to perform bovine tuberculosis testing is regulated by federal and state authorities, not by the veterinary association. In California, you must hold a valid California veterinary license, complete the required tuberculosis training, and be accredited to conduct tuberculin tests and issue test results. The body that grants this accreditation comes from USDA APHIS (in coordination with the state program), under the National TB Eradication Program. The American Veterinary Medical Association is a professional organization and does not issue the authorization needed to perform TB tests. So obtaining authorization from the AVMA isn’t a requirement for this work.