Artificial Insemination of Animals (Control) Act (No. 63 of 1946). Country/Territory Mauritius Document type Legislation Date 1946 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal reproduction International trade Authorization/permit Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States Abstract The provisions of this Act place restrictions on the importation and exportation of semen of any animal to which Regulations made under this Act apply. The Act also grants powers to the Minister to make Regulations for controlling artificial insemination and for prohibiting the distribution and sale of the semen of an specified animals. Regulations may apply to cattle, sheep, goats, swine, horses, domestic fowls, turkeys, geese and ducks. The Comptroller may allow importation of semen for purposes of transit and exportation of semen requires a licence granted by the Minister. Full text English Website www.gov.mu