Commission Decision 2002/8/EC laying down the methods for the genetic identification of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species and amending Decisions 88/124/EEC and 96/80/EC.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Cattle Animal production

Geographical area

Eastern Europe, Europe, European Union Countries, Northern Europe

Abstract

The present Decision establishes the methods to be applied for the genetic identification of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species. In addition to blood group analysis, any other test on the basis of genome analysis providing equivalent guarantees and being sufficiently specific to verify the pedigree of an animal at a certainty of at least 99 percent is approved for the identification of pure-bred bovine animals for breeding purposes.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Implements

Council Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species.

Legislation | European Union | 1977 | Repealed

Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Registration, Cattle

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amends

Commission Decision 88/124/EEC laying down the specimen pedigree certificates for the semen and embryos of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species and the particulars to be entered on those certificates.

Legislation | European Union | 1988 | Repealed

Keyword: Cattle, Animal reproduction, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 96/80/EC laying down the specimen pedigree certificates for the ova of breeding animals of the bovine species and the particulars to be entered on those certificates.

Legislation | European Union | 1996 | Repealed

Keyword: Cattle, Animal reproduction, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Methods for the Genetic Identification of Pure-bred Breeding Animals of the Bovine Species Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 310 of 2003).

Legislation | Malta | 2003

Keyword: Cattle, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX