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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