# The Bovine Semen (England) Regulations 2007, Regulation 17: Taking blood samples and testing for bovine tuberculosis

Extent: E+W+S

(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 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 Secretary of State for that purpose may test for bovine tuberculosis.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2007/1319/regulation/17 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bovine-semen-england-regulations-2007/regulation-17
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