Official Controls Qualification
(Animal Health Paraprofessional) OCQ(AHP)


Recent Approved Tuberculin Testers Instructions Updated

Subject: Approved Tuberculin Testers
Date: 15 September 2026
Summary of Update:

The Approved Tuberculin Testers instructions have been updated to include new section on Suspicion of adverse reactions to tuberculin.

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Subject: TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements
Date: 28 August 2026
Summary of Update:

TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements has been updated

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Subject: TR511 Tuberculin order form
Date: 20 August 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR511 has been updated to include a reminder to follow tuberculin storied and transported appropriately.

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Subject: Approved Tuberculin Testers
Date: 20 August 2026
Summary of Update:

The Approved Tuberculin Testers has been updated to include a new section covering the management, storage and use of tuberculin.

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Subject: TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements
Date: 20 August 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements has had point 7 regarding tuberculin storage updated.

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Subject: TR315 TB Auditing Standard Operating Procedure
Date: 20 August 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR315 TB Auditing Standard Operating Procedure has been updated to include that confirmation of tuberculin storage requirements being met. as a Critical Control Point applicable at TT1.

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Subject: TR546 Evaluation of ATT performance by the Approved Veterinary Supervisor
Date: 20 August 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR546 Evaluation of ATT performance by the Approved Veterinary Supervisor has been updated to add an extra question: j) I was satisfied that the ATT stored the tuberculin according to the data sheet requirements.

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Subject: TR15(E)) TB test types and Sam codes: What to use and when - England
Date: 05 August 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR15(E) Tuberculosis test types and Sam codes: What to use and when (England) has been updated. Refer to the change notice on the document for further details.

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Subject: Approved Tuberculin Testers
Date: 15 May 2026
Summary of Update:

The Approved Tuberculin Tester instructions for England and Wales have been updated along with the addition of the TR315 TB Auditing Standard Operating Procedure and the TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements to the work area. Refer to the Change notice for full details.

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Subject: TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements
Date: 15 May 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR586 Tuberculin Skin Test Audit - Minimum Requirements has been added to the Approved Tuberculin Testers work area.

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Subject: TR315 TB Auditing Standard Operating Procedure
Date: 15 May 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR315 TB Auditing Standard Operating Procedure has been added to the Approved Tuberculin Testers work area.

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Subject: Approved Tuberculin Testers
Date: 16 April 2026
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Multiple updates regarding pre-notification of ATTs’ testing dates, 2-yearly hotspot testing and skin testing. Refer to the change notice on the instructions for further details.

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Subject: TR15(E)) TB test types and Sam codes: What to use and when - England
Date: 03 February 2026
Summary of Update:

The TR15(E) TB test types and Sam codes: What to use and when - England has been updated with the following; Added Whole Herd Test (2 Yearly) - WHT2 - Test carried out every 24 months in herds located in Enhanced Surveillance Areas or to ease cattle surveillance in TB Hotspot areas(in page 13).

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Subject: Approved Tuberculin Testers
Date: 02 January 2026
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Instructions updated as a result of the roll out of the Resolved Standard IR policy in Wales from 01/01/2026.

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Subject: TR247(W)(Welsh) Owners checklist Wales - Welsh language
Date: 12 August 2025
Summary of Update:

The TR247 (W)(Welsh) Owners Checklist Wales - Welsh Language has had the title updated to reflect that this document is specific to Wales.

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Subject: TR247(W) Owners checklist Wales
Date: 12 August 2025
Summary of Update:

The TR247 (W) Owners Checklist Wales has had the title updated to reflect that this document is specific to Wales.

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Subject: TR247(W)(Welsh) Owners checklist Wales - Welsh language
Date: 01 November 2024
Summary of Update:

The TR247(W)(Welsh) Owners checklist Wales - Welsh language has been updated as delayed reactor removal is now allowed in Wales in prescribed situations.

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Subject: TR247(W) Owners checklist Wales
Date: 01 November 2024
Summary of Update:

The TR247(W) Owners checklist Wales has been updated as delayed reactor removal is now allowed in Wales in prescribed situations.

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