Nominated Veterinary Practice: Vet Practice Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Postcode Mr E. Xample Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Line 4 Address Postcode 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. Page 1 of 3 Version Issue Date 06/02/2013 Issued by: AHWNI 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). Page 2 of 3 Version Issue Date 06/02/2013 Issued by: AHWNI 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 Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Line 4 Address Postcode Telephone (mobile) no Signed: Veterinary Practice: Vet Practice Name Address Line 1 Address Line 2 Address Line 3 Address Postcode Telephone No 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. Page 3 of 3 Version Issue Date 06/02/2013 Issued by: AHWNI