The Veterinarian in Charge will accept any of the following documents as proof of destruction:
A postmortem report;
A meat inspection certification of slaughter;
A written statement by a State representative, APHIS representative, or accredited veterinarian attesting to the destruction of the animals;
A written, sworn statement by the owner or caretaker of the animal attesting to the destruction of the animals;
A permit (VS Form 1-27) consigning the animal from a farm or livestock market directly to a slaughter establishment; or
In unique situations where none of the documents listed above are available, other similarly reliable forms of proof of destruction.