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Nominated Veterinary Practice:
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Mr E. Xample
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NI BVD ERADICATION PROGRAMME
NOTIFICATION OF EMPTY EAR TAG SAMPLE(S)
Date: 01/01/2013
Herd Number: 999999
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 AHWNI database that the following sample(s) did not contain
ear punch tissue and that a virus result is not available:
Tag
number
UK 9
999999
2345 6
UK 9
999999
2346 3
UK 9
999999
2347 1
Sex
F
F
F
Date of
birth
Dam tag
number
22/01/2013 UK 9
000000
4321 7
22/01/2013 UK 9
000000
5432 1
23/01/2013 UK 9
000000
7654 2
Lab
Lab
reference
Test date
Test
value/result
Lab 1
LR0001
28/01/2013 Empty
Lab 1
LR0002
28/01/2013 Empty
Lab 1
LR0003
28/01/2013 Empty
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 using a button tissue
tag.
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WHERE DO I GET BUTTON TISSUE TAGS FOR RE-SAMPLING CALVES?
Only button tissue tags labelled with the official identity of the animals being tested may be used to
ensure traceability of the sample. A list of suppliers of these tags and their contact details is available
from AHWNI (see below for details).
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 and that the test method in place is
suitable for animals of this age (RT-PCR only for calves 45 days of age or less, ELISA or RTPCR for
calves over 45 days).
For more information, including tag suppliers and designated laboratories, please contact AHWNI
(Email: [email protected]; telephone: 028 8778 9126) or visit the website www.bvdni.com.
DISCLAIMER
NO BIOLOGICAL TEST IS 100% ACCURATE. IF AN INACCURATE RESULT IS SUSPECTED, THE ANIMAL
SHOULD BE ISOLATED AND RE-TESTED.
All designated laboratories are independently accredited for BVD testing and the test methods used
(ELISA or RT-PCR) will, in the great majority of cases, accurately detect the presence or absence of
virus in tissue and blood samples when submitted and tested correctly. However, results relate only
to the sample as received by the laboratory and, whilst laboratories warrant that their tests will
meet their applicable declared specifications, the laboratories make no other warranty, expressed or
implied and accept no responsibility or liability in respect of false results which are within the limits
of the declared specifications of the tests offered. No representation or warranty is given by AHWNI,
AFBI, the Technical Working Group, the Implementation Group or any member, employee or other
person connected with any of the foregoing bodies as to the accuracy of any BVD test methods or
test results [referred to herein]. Neither AHWNI, AFBI, the Technical Working Group, the
Implementation Group nor any member, employee or other person connected with any of the
foregoing bodies shall have any liability or responsibility in respect of any laboratory or the accuracy
of any test methods, test results or reports produced by any laboratory.
This document has been generated from the AHWNI database (using letter template
BVDEMPTYLv1.1).
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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: 999999) for BVD virus:
CALF**
Tag number
UK 9 999999 2345 6
UK 9 999999 2346 3
UK 9 999999 2347 1
INITIAL TEST DETAILS
Sex
F
F
F
Date of birth
22/01/2013
22/01/2013
23/01/2013
Lab
Lab 1
Lab 1
Lab 1
Lab reference
Test date
LR0001
LR0002
LR0003
28/01/2013
28/01/2013
28/01/2013
SAMPLES SUBMITTED
Test
value/result
Calf* re-test
( if submitted)
Empty
Empty
Empty
*For blood samples: RT-PCR only for calves 45 days of age or less, ELISA or RTPCR for calves over 45 days. **Usually refers to calves but may be older animals also.
Mr E. Xample
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Signed:
Veterinary Practice: Vet Practice Name
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Email address
Signed:
Date:
Date:
Address BLOOD SAMPLES to: The NI BVD Eradication Programme, Disease Surveillance and Investigation Branch, Veterinary Sciences Division,
Stoney Road, Stormont, Belfast, BT4 3SD.
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