Official Controls Qualification
(Veterinary) OCQ(V)

The OV instructions for Exports have been updated and split into individual instructions to improve accessibility and ease of reference. Refer to the change notice for further details.

The navigation on the OV instructions page on Improve International has been updated to reflect the new structure. To access the individual instructions, click on the + sign alongside 'Exports' and navigation will open and display the new sections.

• Exports

The OV instructions: Exports as been updated, see the change notice within the instructions for details.

• Exports

The OV13 Policy for authorisation of Official Veterinarians in GB has been updated.

• OV13 Policy for authorisation of Official Veterinarians in GB

Extensive amendments have been made to the Cancel and Replacement certificate guidance as detailed in the Change Notice.

• Exports

The OV instructions for Exports have been updated to remove references to the Composite products decision tree (ET201) which has been withdrawn and removed from the Improve International website. It has been superseded by the ET207. Refer to change notice on the document for further details.

• Exports

The Identification declaration for OVs preparing dogs and cats for export from the UK to Australia (ET259) has been updated to correct an error in the footer.

• Exports

The instructions regarding Guidance for OVs has been updated to correct a version number error (there has been no change to the content). Please refer to the change notice on the instructions, for details on changes to requirements for export of pets to Australia including instructions on updating the ET259, which were previously published.

• Exports

New instructions regarding Guidance for OVs on requirements for export of pets to Australia have been added, including instructions on updating the ET259. Refer to the change notice on the instructions for further details.

• Exports

The OV instructions for Exports have been updated to remove duplicated or old content, add assimilated legislation references and update hyperlinks. The PH30 Sample collection from PHS flocks and for poultry export purposes guidance has also been referenced in the instructions and added to Improve.

• Exports

The ET70 Conflict of Interest Declaration has been updated.

• ET70 Conflict of Interest Declaration

The OV65 Application for OV66 authorisation - Export of pets to Australia has been updated.

• OV65 Application for OV66 authorisation - Export of pets to Australia

The OV instructions for Exports have been updated to include guidance regarding the new ET265 Checklist for returning to GB with your pet dog, cat or ferret. Refer to the Change notice on the instructions for full details.

• Exports

The OV instructions for Exports have been updated regarding Journey Log processes. Refer to the Change notice on the instructions for full details of the updates made.

• Exports

New instructions regarding Guidance for OVs obtaining clearance for AI have been added, along with updated links to online tutorials and contacts. Refer to the change notice on the new instructions for further details.

• Exports

Small animal exports:

· Further pet travel guidance - telephone contact details updated.

· The guidance on the requirements for the export of pets to Australia has been updated (paragraphs 7 to 11).

• Exports