# The Tuberculosis in Animals (England) Order 2021, Article 9: Tuberculosis test records

Extent: E+W

(1) Where a skin test has been applied to an animal, the Secretary of State must, as soon as practicable after the results of the test have been read by an inspector or approved veterinary surgeon, give the keeper of that animal a written record of the results.
(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply in relation to an animal the movement of which is, or remains, prohibited under this Order following the test.
(3) The keeper of any animal to which paragraph (1) relates must—
(a) retain the record of the results of the test for a period of three years and 60 days following the date on which bovine and avian tuberculin is injected; and
(b) produce such record when requested to do so by an inspector.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2021/1001/article/9 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/tuberculosis-in-animals-england-order-2021/article-9
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