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Recent Approved Blood Samplers Instructions Updated

Subject: Approved Blood Samplers
Date: 02 December 2025
Summary of Update:

The Approver Blood Sampler instructions have been updated to provide clarification regarding the purpose of blood sampling carried out by ABSs and that the practical assessment and 4-6 month assessments can be carried out on cattle at more than one holding if required.

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Subject: OV74 Approved Blood Sampler Practical Assessment Form
Date: 27 November 2025
Summary of Update:

The OV74 Approved Blood Sampler Practical Assessment Form has been updated.

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Subject: OV72 Evaluation of ABS performance by the AVS - Blood Sampling
Date: 27 November 2025
Summary of Update:

The OV72 Evaluation of ABS performance by the AVS - Blood Sampling has been updated.

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Subject: OV74 Approved Blood Sampler Practical Assessment Form
Date: 05 November 2025
Summary of Update:

The OV74 Approved Blood Sampler Practical Assessment Form has been updated to remove password protection, to allow the form fields to be completed.

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Subject: OV13 Policy for authorisation of Official Veterinarians in GB
Date: 01 August 2025
Summary of Update:

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

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Subject: Approved Blood Samplers
Date: 31 July 2025
Summary of Update:

New Approved Blood Sampler instructions and associated documents have been added.

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