Between September and October the Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency (AHVLA) sought views from private veterinary practitioners and the farming industry on proposals for competitive tendering for TB testing services in England and the development of veterinary partnerships.

The proposals were made available on the AHVLA website in the form of presentation material, supplemented by three one-day stakeholder meetings.

You can now view summary reports of the feedback we have received:

• Proposed approach to TB Testing in England – collated stakeholder feedback
• Partnership working – collated stakeholder feedback

Frequently Asked Questions on the procurement of veterinary services have also been updated. Thank you to everyone who took the time to comment. Feedback on the proposed TB testing approach will help inform and shape any recommendations made to the Minister on the procurement of TB services. We are also reflecting on views around opportunities for partnership working, although we have no immediate intention of implementing any changes.