Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency’s (AHVLA) proposed approach to competitive tendering for TB testing services in England is now available in the form of presentation material on the OV section of the AHVLA website.

The material also includes the agency’s thinking on developing a more collaborative and strategic approach to working with private veterinary practices who carry out vital work on our behalf.

An online feedback form is included and we would appreciate comments on these proposals from all interested parties by 7 October 2011.

We are continuing discussions with the Welsh Government on the approach that will be taken in Wales and will make a further announcement in due course.