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


Recent Approved Blood Samplers Instructions Updated

Subject: Approved Blood Samplers
Date: 30 July 2026
Summary of Update:

The Approved Blood Samplers instructions have been update as part of the Livestock Information Service Project to replace CTS and BCMS with generic terms. Other minor updates to remove repetition and emphasise that conditional authorisation must be in place prior to collecting any blood samples.

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Subject: Approved Blood Samplers
Date: 02 December 2025
Summary of Update:

The Approver Blood Sampler instructions have been updated to provide clarification regarding the purpose of blood sampling carried out by ABSs and that the practical assessment and 4-6 month assessments can be carried out on cattle at more than one holding if required.

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Subject: Approved Blood Samplers
Date: 31 July 2025
Summary of Update:

New Approved Blood Sampler instructions and associated documents have been added.

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