PART 2

BVD Screening

Testing of qualifying calves
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1
This article applies where—
a
the keeper of a qualifying calf has in accordance with article 19 arranged for the testing of a sample by an approved laboratory, and
b
the sample has been submitted to the laboratory.
2
The operator of the laboratory must—
a
test the sample for the presence of BVDV,
b
determine whether or not BVDV is present in the sample.
3
Following the completion of a test under sub-paragraph (2)(a), the operator must by notice inform the keeper and the Scottish Ministers of the result of the test and—
a
where BVDV is present in the sample, that the qualifying calf has an individual BVD status of positive, or
b
where BVDV is not present in the sample, that the qualifying calf has an individual BVD status of negative.
4
A notice to the Scottish Minsters in accordance with paragraph (3) must be within 5 working days of testing the sample under paragraph (2)(a), and include details of—
a
the keeper’s name and address,
b
the date the sample was taken,
c
the date the sample was tested, and
d
the CPH number for the holding on which the calf was kept at the time the sample was taken, and
e
where applied, the official ear tag number from the official ear tag.