NOTIFICATION OF EMPTY EAR TAG SAMPLE(S) Example Sample Herd Sample Address 1

NOTIFICATION OF EMPTY EAR TAG SAMPLE(S)
Example Sample Herd
Sample Address 1
Sample Address 2
IEDAFFTEST
WHY HAVE I RECEIVED THIS LETTER?
You recently submitted ear tag sample(s) for testing for BVD virus from the animal(s) shown below. The testing
laboratory has notified the ICBF database that the following sample(s) did not contain ear punch tissue and that a virus
result is not available:
Tag number*
Sex Date of
birth
Dam tag
number
Lab
Lab Reference
Test
date
Test
value/result
1
IE999999900001
M
01/12/11
Enfer Diagnostics
EN0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
2
IE999999900002
M
01/12/11
Identigen Ltd.
ID0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
3
IE999999900003
M
01/12/11
Agri-Food And Biosciences
Inst
AB0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
4
IE999999900004
M
01/12/11
Irish Equine Centre
IE0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
5
IE999999900005
M
01/12/11
Advanced Micro Services
AM0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
6
IE999999900006
M
01/12/11
FBA Laboratories Ltd
FB0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
*Usually refers to calves but may be older animals also
WHAT SHOULD I DO NOW?
It is necessary to re-sample this animal(s) to determine its BVD status. This can be done using either
a blood sample collected by your vet or a tissue sample collected by yourself.
WHERE DO I GET TISSUE TAGS FOR RE-SAMPLING CALVES?
Only tissue tags labelled with the official identity of the animals being tested may be used. A list of
suppliers of these tags and their contact details is available from the Animal Health Ireland website
(www.animalhealthireland.ie).
WHERE ARE TISSUE SAMPLES SENT FOR TESTING?
Tissue samples should be submitted using the enclosed submission form to the designated
laboratory of your choice.
WHERE ARE BLOOD SAMPLES SENT FOR TESTING?
Blood samples collected by your vet may be submitted to any designated laboratory for re-testing
using the enclosed submission form. Please ensure that the laboratory chosen has been specifically
designated for testing blood samples as well as tissue samples.
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Form version: BVDEMPLETv1.0
Issued: 12.12.11
Issued by: AHI
NOTIFICATION OF EMPTY EAR TAG SAMPLE(S)
Example Sample Herd
Sample Address 1
Sample Address 2
IEDAFFTEST
Please see the AHI website (www.animalhealthireland.ie) or the farming press for a current listing of
these laboratories and the sample types for which they are designated.
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Form version: BVDEMPLETv1.0
Issued: 12.12.11
Issued by: AHI
SUBMISSION FORM FOR RE-SAMPLED ANIMALS FOLLOWING EMPTY SAMPLES FOR BVD VIRUS TESTING
Sample type submitted ( ): Blood
Tissue
Please test the enclosed samples from herd (Number IEDAFFTEST) for BVD virus:
INITIAL TEST DETAILS
CALF*
Tag number
Sex
Date of
birth
Lab
SAMPLES SUBMITTED
Lab Reference
Test
date
Test
Calf*re-test
value/result ( if submitted)
1
IE999999900001
M
01/12/11
Enfer Diagnostics
EN0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
2
IE999999900002
M
01/12/11
Identigen Ltd.
ID0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
3
IE999999900003
M
01/12/11
Agri-Food And Biosciences
Inst
AB0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
4
IE999999900004
M
01/12/11
Irish Equine Centre
IE0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
5
IE999999900005
M
01/12/11
Advanced Micro Services
AM0111110001
16/12/11
EMPTY
*Usually refers to calves but may be older animals also
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Form version: BVDEMPLETv1.0
Issued: 12.12.11
Issued by: AHI
Dam tag
number
(
Dam test
if submitted)
SUBMISSION FORM FOR RE-SAMPLED ANIMALS FOLLOWING EMPTY SAMPLES FOR BVD VIRUS TESTING
Sample type submitted ( ): Blood
Tissue
Please test the enclosed samples from herd (Number IEDAFFTEST) for BVD virus:
INITIAL TEST DETAILS
CALF*
Tag number
6
IE999999900006
Sex
M
Date of
birth
Lab
01/12/11
FBA Laboratories Ltd
SAMPLES SUBMITTED
Lab Reference
FB0111110001
Test
date
Test
Calf*re-test
value/result ( if submitted)
16/12/11
Dam tag
number
(
Dam test
if submitted)
EMPTY
*Usually refers to calves but may be older animals also
(if tissue samples submitted)
Veterinary Practise (if blood samples submitted)
Herd-Owner name
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Telephone (mobile) no:
Example Sample Herd
Sample Address 1
Sample Address 2
Practise
Address 1
Address 2
Address 3
Signed:
Date
Signed:
Vet Register No:
Date
Address BLOOD SAMPLES to: National BVD Eradication Programme, Virology Division, DAFF Laboratories, Backweston, Cellbridge, Co. Kildare
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Form version: BVDEMPLETv1.0
Issued: 12.12.11
Issued by: AHI