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Cattle: diagnostic test submission form

Submit samples from cattle for diagnostic testing or a post-mortem examination by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Applies to England and Wales

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Cattle submission form

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Ancillary submission form

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Details

Vets can use this form to submit samples from cattle for:

  • diagnostic testing
  • post-mortem examination

Use the ancillary submission form to provide additional samples or information.

You must immediately report any suspected cases of notifiable disease in animals.

How to submit samples

Read how to submit samples for diagnostic testing for guidance on:

  • fees, test codes and turnaround times
  • where to send samples
  • how to take, pack and send samples

If you’re submitting a sample from farmed animals in England or Wales you can use the online Animal Disease Testing Service (ADTS) instead, with free postage, sample tracking and access to results.

Post-mortem examinations

If you need to submit a carcase for a post-mortem examination, you must call the nearest surveillance pathology centre first.

Read how to submit farm animals for a post-mortem examination.

Get expert advice

Contact the Veterinary Investigation Officer at your nearest Veterinary Investigation Centre to:

  • get free advice
  • discuss a clinical case
  • ask which tests you need
  • report an unusual disease occurrence

If you need an accessible version of this form, email siu@apha.gov.uk.

Updates to this page

Published 28 October 2024

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