Testing of qualifying calvesS
23.—(1) This article applies where—
(a)the keeper of a qualifying calf has in accordance with article 19 arranged for the testing of a sample by an approved laboratory, and
(b)the sample has been submitted to the laboratory.
(2) The operator of the laboratory must—
(a)test the sample for the presence of BVDV,
(b)determine whether or not BVDV is present in the sample.
(3) Following the completion of a test under sub-paragraph (2)(a), the operator must by notice inform the keeper and the Scottish Ministers of the result of the test and—
(a)where BVDV is present in the sample, that the qualifying calf has an individual BVD status of positive, or
(b)where BVDV is not present in the sample, that the qualifying calf has an individual BVD status of negative.
(4) A notice to the Scottish Minsters in accordance with paragraph (3) must be within 5 working days of testing the sample under paragraph (2)(a), and include details of—
(a)the keeper's name and address,
(b)the date the sample was taken,
(c)the date the sample was tested, and
(d)the CPH number for the holding on which the calf was kept at the time the sample was taken, and
(e)where applied, the official ear tag number from the official ear tag.