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2021
- 12/21 - Movement Assistance Scheme - Further Extensions Announced - 06 April 2021
- 11/21 - New Post-Mortem Providers join APHA’s Scanning Surveillance Network in England and Wales - 01 April 2021
- 10/21 - Animal Health Regulation and new Export Health Certificates for composite products - 31 March 2021
- 09/21 - SARS-CoV-2 in Animals – Case Definition, Testing and International Reporting Obligations - 13 May 2020 - updated 24 March 2021
- 08/21 - Movement Assistance Scheme - Policy Update and Guidance - 18 March 2021
- 07/21 - Notification of new timeline for introducing border control processes on the import of goods - 12 March 2021
- 06/21 - Validating laboratory test reports used for certifying movement of animals - 12 February 2021
- 05/21 - Certifying Prohibited and Restricted Goods – Great Britain to Northern Ireland - 28 January 2021
- 04/21 - Guidance updates on Export Health Certificates (EHCs) for exports to the EU and movements to Northern Ireland - issued 20 January 2021, last updated 26 March 2021
- 03/21 - Notification of an Extension to the Revalidation Deadline for Export OCQ(V)s - 20 January 2021
- 02/21 - Guidance updates for certification of ABP and POAO exports to the EU and movement to Northern Ireland - Issued 14 January 2021, last updated 26 March 2021
- 01/21 - Certifying Officers to Obtain Avian Influenza Disease Clearance for certain Export Health Certificates from the APHA Vet Gateway - 8 January 2021
2020
- 44/20 - Steps to take now to prepare for certification of Export Health Certificates (EHCs) - 29 December 2020
- 43/20 - Bovine TB Vaccination Field Trials – Clinical Research Organisation appointed - 21 December 2020
- 42/20 - Products of Animal Origin – Export of beef, mutton and pork (meat and offal) to Hong Kong - 21 December 2020 - Updated 30 December 2020
- 41/20 - Movement Assistance Scheme (MAS), to support traders and businesses in meeting new requirements for moving animals, plants and associated products from Great Britain (GB) to Northern Ireland (NI) after the transition period ends - 16 December 2020
- 40/20 - Products of Animal Origin – Listing of UK Establishments by Trading Partners. Changes to Listing Codes and Associated Matters. Information Circular to Exporters and Certifying Officers in the UK - 14 December 2020
- 39/20 - An update on the order and distribution process for Animal Health Certificates which Official Veterinarians will need to issue for pet travel to the European Union after the end of the Transition Period - 10 December 2020
- 38/20- Certifying Officers to Obtain Disease Clearance for certain Export Health Certificates from the APHA Vet Gateway - 10 December
- 37/20 - Certification: Webinars and Live Q&As with expert panel - 09 December 2020
- 36/20 - An update on the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirement for the Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) revalidation courses - 10 November 2020
- 35/20 - End of Transition Period: updates on Export Health Certificates and new guidance published on certification of goods to EU - 30 October 2020
- 34/20 - Products of Animal Origin – Listing of UK Establishments by Trading Partners Changes to Listing Codes and Associated Matters Information Circular to Exporters and Certifying Officers in the UK - 30 October 2020
- 33/20 - Implementation of the APHA contract for the Provision of Veterinary and Paraprofessional Training, Authorisation and Assurance Services: Temporary Unavailability of OV Training - 21 October 2020
- 32/20 - Further funding available for Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) training to certify the export of animals and animal products to the EU and for Official Controls Qualification (Animal Health Paraprofessional) - Certification Support Officer (OCQ(AHP) - CSO) training - 01 October 2020
- 31/20 - Products of Animal Origin.Listing of UK Establishments by Trading Partners. Changes to Listing Codes and Associated Matters - 29 September 2020
- 30/20 - Reminder – Compulsory Equine Microchipping in England coming into force - 18 September 2020
- 29/20 - OVs who fail to facilitate bovine TB testing on-farm audits - 09 September 2020
- 28/20 - Issuing Notifiable Disease Clearances through the Export Health Certificates (EHC) Online Service - 24 August 2020
- 27/20 - Advice for OVs to pass on to cattle keepers regarding passports of TB reactor animals during the COVID-19 outbreak - 20 August 2020
- 26/20 - Update on the outcome of the retender of the APHA contract for the Provision of Veterinary and Paraprofessional Training, Authorisation and Assurance Services - 18 August 2020
- 25/20 - An update on the rollout of Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) into private veterinary businesses to carry out tuberculin skin testing of cattle in England - 17 August 2020
- 24/20 - Requirements for the EU Pet Travel Scheme (PETS) from 1 January 2021 - 10 August 2020
- 23/20 - Cancel and Replacement of Export Health Certificates - 5 August 2020 - updated 13 August 2020
- 22/20 - Equine Microchipping in England - 30 July 2020
- 21/20 - Bovine TB Vaccine Field Trials - 22 July 2020
- 20/20 - To remind OVs of their Responsibilities with regards to TB testing Certification - 07 July 2020
- 19/20 - Advice for OVs on TB testing bovine animals under 180 days old in herds with an ongoing TB incident in England and Wales during the Coronavirus outbreak - 14 May 2020
- 18/20 - SARS-CoV-2 in Animals – Case Definition, Testing and International Reporting Obligations - 13 May 2020 - updated 1 March 2021 - Revoked and replaced by 09/21 - 24 March 2021.
- 17/20 - Advice for OVs on a temporary amendment to testing bovine animals under 180 days old in Officially TB-Free herds in England and Wales during the Coronavirus outbreak - 04 May 2020 - updated 7 May 2020
- 16/20- Export Health Certificate Printing on Plain White Paper during the Coronavirus Restrictions with Appendix update - 24 April 2020 - updated 13 May, 15 May, 20 May, 27 May, 29 May, 17 June, 24 June, 29 June, 6 August, 26 August 2020, 16 September, 30 September, 24 December and 31 December 2020.
- 15/20 - Advice for UK Government Working Animals during COVID-19 Epidemic - 06 April 2020 - updated 27 July 2020
- 14/20 - Advice for OVs undertaking TB testing during the COVID-19 outbreak in Wales - to be read in conjunction with 06/20 and 07/20 - 01 April 2020 - updated 16 April 2020
- 13/20 - Advice for OVs undertaking TB testing during the COVID-19 outbreak in Scotland - to be read in conjunction with 06/20 and 07/20 - 01 April 2020 - updated 16 April 2020
- 12/20 - Advice for OVs undertaking TB testing during the COVID-19 outbreak in England - replaces 08/20 - to be read in conjunction with 06/20 and 07/20 - 01 April 2020 - updated 16 April 2020
- 11/20 - Update for Official Veterinarians regarding how the COVID-19 outbreak is affecting the issuing of Export Health Certificates - 1 April 2020
- 10/20 -Advice for Veterinarians and their Clients on Pets and COVID-19 -1 April 2020 - Updated 21 May 2020 and 27 July 2020
- 09/20 - Extension to the Conditional Authorisation and Revalidation Deadlines for the Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) - Tuberculin Testing due to COVID -19 - 26 March 2020
- 08/20 - Advice for OVs undertaking TB testing during the COVID-19 outbreak in England - 24 March 2020 - Updated 26 March 2020 12:46pm - Revoked and replaced by 12/20 - 01 April 2020
- 07/20 - Advice for OVs undertaking Visits during the COVID-19 Outbreak - 20 March 2020 - to be read in conjunction with 06/20, 12/20 (England), 13/20 (Scotland) and 14/20 (Wales) - updated 17 April 2020
- 06/20 -Advice for OVs in the Event of Reduction of VDP/OV Capacity for TB Testing due to COVID-19 Pandemic. - 19 March 2020 - to be read in conjunction with 07/20, 12/20 (England), 13/20 (Scotland) and 14/20 (Wales)
- 05/20 - Outcome of the pilot to explore the use of Approved Tuberculin Testers (ATTs) in private veterinary businesses to carry out tuberculin skin testing of cattle in England - 18 March 2020
- 04/20- Phased introduction of default six-monthly surveillance TB testing of cattle herds in the High Risk Area of England - 5 March 2020 - updated 27 March 2020 18:40pm, 18 August 2020
- 03/20- An update regarding pet travel as we now enter a transition period - 30 January 2020
- 02/20 - An update regarding equine movements as we now enter a transition period - 29 January 2020
- 01/20 - Reminder to check access to IT systems - 21 January 2020.
2019
- 34/19 - Change in application of movement restrictions on TB breakdown holdings in Wales from 13 January 2020 - 31 December 2019
- 33/19 - Change to the Inconclusive Reactors (IR) Policy in Persistent TB Breakdowns in Wales - 20 December 2019
- 32/19 - Regulation (EU) 2017/625 on Official Controls and Other Official Activities (OCR) - 19 December 2019
- 31/19 - The pilot introduction of the on farm killing option via chemical euthanasia for certain bovine animals in Wales - 16 December 2019
- 30/19 - An update regarding equine movements as the Government has agreed a three-month Brexit extension with the EU - 31 October 2019
- 29/19 - Products of Animal Origin - Listing of UK Establishments by Trading Partners. Changes to Listing Codes and Associated Matters - 30 October 2019
- 28/19 -An update regarding the issuing of Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) as the Government has agreed a three-month Brexit extension with the EU - 29 October 2019
- 27/19 - An update regarding the issuing of Animal Health Certificates (AHCs) to pet owners wishing to travel to the EU after Brexit (relating to Briefing Note 24/19) - 24 October 2019
- 26/19 - Temporary Unavailability of Official Controls Qualification Training for Official Veterinarians in the Event of a No-Deal EU Exit - 23 October 2019
- 25/19 - Further funding available for Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) training to certify the export of animal products to the EU and further funding available for OCQ (Animal Health Paraprofessional) - Certification Support Officer (OCQ(AHP) - CSO) training - 22 October 2019
- 24/19 - An update on the order and distribution process for Animal Health Certificates which OVs will need to issue for pet travel to the EU after Brexit -15 October 2019
- 23/19 - Export of Animal Products - Changes to Approval Codes for Third Country Approval Lists - 25 September 2019
- 22/19 - Products of Animal Origin.Listing of UK Establishments by Trading Partners. Changes to Listing Codes and Associated Matters - 3 September 2019
- 21/19 - New type of APHA-approved TB unit in England – Approved Finishing Unit (Enhanced) with grazing - 30 August 2019
- 20/19 - Cymorth Visit Scheduling Change: Opt Out Process - 29 August 2019
- 19/19 - Revalidation Deadline for OCQ(V) Qualifications - Essential Skills (ES) and Exports General (EX) - 17 June 2019
- 18/19 - Bluetongue Virus Serotype 8 – Malformed calves and Abortion - 24 May 2019
- 17/19 - Sam issues - 23 May 2019
- 16/19 - Clarity on entering microchip reading dates when preparing pet passports - 20 May 2019
- 15/19 - Notification of Requirements for the Reinstatement of OV Authorisation following Failure to Revalidate a Required Official Controls Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) by the set deadline - 07 May 2019
- 14/19 - Revision to the Requirements for OVs Carrying out Brucella Abortion and Anthrax Sudden Death Enquiries - 03 May 2019
- 13/19 - Updated information note TB181/TB181(Welsh) - 02 May 2019
- 12/19 - Temporary Unavailability of Official Control Qualifications Training for Official Veterinarians in the Event of a No-Deal EU Exit - 05 April 2019
- 11/19 - Opportunities for Providing Certification for Fish Exports for a No Deal EU Exit - 21 March 2019
- 10/19 - Fish Export Health Certificate (EHC) Guidance for Exporters and Authorised Signatories in a Day 1 No Deal Scenario - 21 March 2019
- 09/19 - Optional OV attendance at DRF pilot (Wales) - 12 March 2019
- 08/19 - Update on Implementation of Recommendations from the 2018 OCQ(V) Review - 22 February 2019
- 07/19 - New Export Health Certificates made available on Export Health Certificate Form Finder service in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal - 20 February 2018
- 06/19 - Free-of-charge Official Control Qualification (Veterinary) (OCQ(V)) training to certify the export of animal products to the EU - 8 February 2019
- 05/19 - Notification of the Outcome of the 2018 OCQ(V) Review - 31 January 2019
- 04/19 - Changes to OCQ(V) Export training courses/modules and OV Instructions in the event of the UK leaving the European Union without a deal: OCQ(V) – EX, UX, EQ, AX, GX and PX - 23 January 2019
- 03/19 - Listing of export health certification providers on GOV.UK - 17 January 2019
- 02/19 - Sam – online TB Test submission (Government Gateway) Update - 15 January 2019
- 01/19 - Annual surveillance TB testing for lower risk herds in the six-monthly testing parts of the Edge Area in England - 09 January 2019
2018
- 22/18 - Introduction of Official Control Qualification (Animal Health Paraprofessional) - Certification Support Officer (OCQ(AHP)-CSO) - 17 December 2018
- 21/18 - Launch of Export Health Certificate Form Finder Service on GOV.UK - 6 December 2018
- 20/18 - Update to bTB controls and compensation arrangements in Scotland - 5 December 2018
- 19/18 - Notification of Extensions to Revalidation Deadlines for Specific OCQ(V) Qualifications - 03 December 2018
- 18/18 - Additional TB Control Measures in the Wales Intermediate TB Area North from 13 November 2018 - 05 November 2018
- 17/18 - EU-Exit Related Changes to OCQ(V) Export Modules and OV Instructions in the event of a no-deal: OCQ(V) - Small Animals (SX) and Companion Animals (CA) - 29 October 2018
- 16/18 - Alternative Multi-dose TB Testing Syringe - 16 October 2018
- 15/18 - Notification of a Review of the OCQ(V) Qualifications and an Invitation to Provide Feedback - 08 October 2018
- 14/18 - Changes to compensation paid for cattle compulsorily slaughtered for bovine TB control in England
Published - 04 September 2018 - 13/18 - Change to ordering/distribution of Tuberculin in Scotland and Wales
Published - 25 July 2018 - 12/18 - African swine fever risk and clinical signs
Published - 11 July 2018 - 11/18 - Change to ordering/distribution of Tuberculin in England Published - 10 July 2018
- 10/18 - Revalidation of OCQ(V) export related modules
Published - 4 May 2018 - 09/18 - Delayed removal of in calf TB reactors and Direct Contacts in England
Published - 19 April 2018 - 08/18 - Guidance for issuing pet passports
Published - 17 April 2018 - 07/18 - Introduction of Case Scenarios to the OCQ(V) TT Revalidation Course
Published - 11 April 2018 - 06/18 - Government Veterinarians Wellbeing Scoping Survey
Published - 11 April 2018 - 05/18 - New avian disease surveillance dashboard
Published - 27 March 2018 - 04/18 - Extension to deadline for revalidation of statutory surveillance OCQ (V)
Published - 22 March 2018 - 03/18 - A reminder about our post mortem and diagnostic services and availability of free carcase colleciton in England and Wales
Published - 16 March 2018 - 02/18 - Postponement of revalidation of OCQ(V) export related modules
Published - 30 January 2018 - 01/18 - Tuberculin skin testing of calves under 42 days old
Published - 19 January 2018