General authorisation for OVs and ATTs: pre- and post-movement TB testing of cattle
General authorisation for Official Veterinarians and Approved Tuberculin Testers to carry out pre- and post-movement testing of cattle to control the spread of bovine TB.
Applies to England, Scotland and Wales
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Approved Official Veterinarians (OVs) in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) in England and Wales must follow the conditions of the general authorisation when carrying out compulsory pre-movement and post-movement TB testing of cattle.
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Last updated 23 May 2023 + show all updates
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Edit to changes recorded on 22 May 2023: The general authorisation has been updated as a result of the new TB Order coming into force in Scotland on 18 May 2023. References to ATTs added to the landing page.
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This guidance has been updated to include Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) in England and Wales.
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Updated the general authorisation because of a new TB Order that has come into force.
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Updated the general authorisation because of a new TB Order that has come into force.
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