17.—(1) Taking blood samples for laboratory analysis may only be undertaken by–
(a)a centre veterinarian;
(b)an inspector who is qualified as a veterinary surgeon; or
(c)a person who fulfils the conditions set out in articles 3(2)(a) or 3(2)(b) of the Veterinary Surgery (Blood Sampling) Order 1983 M1 and for whom the relevant qualified person described in those articles is a centre veterinarian or an inspector who is qualified as a veterinary surgeon.
(2) Only a veterinary surgeon approved by the Scottish Ministers for that purpose may test for bovine tuberculosis.
Marginal Citations
M1S.I. 1983/6, amended by S.I. 1988/1090 and 1990/2271.