Control of Bulls for Breeding Act, 1985. Country/Territory Ireland Document type Legislation Date 1985 (2000) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleAn Act to make provision for the regulation and control of bulls used for breeding and to provide for the repeal of the live stock breeding act, 1925. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal reproduction Cattle Inspection Geographical area Atlantic Ocean Islands, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe Abstract On and after the commencement of this Act, it shall not be lawful for any person to have in his possession an unregistered bull unless such possession is authorized by a permit under section 3 of this Act. The Minister may, in prescribed circumstances and on payment of the prescribed fee, grant to a person a permit authorizing the person to have in his possession an unregistered bull subject to and in accordance with such conditions as may be specified in the permit. Section 4 requires the production of certificate or permit for inspection, whereas section 6 provides for inspection. Unregistered bull or a bull in relation to which there is not a valid permit may be castrated under section 7. (14 sections) Full text English Website www.bailii.org References - Legislation Implemented by Control of Bulls for Breeding (Permits) Regulations, 1986. Legislation | Ireland | 1986 Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Authorization/permit Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Animal Health and Welfare Act 2013. Legislation | Ireland | 2013 (2022) Keyword: Fish disease, Animal health, Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Biosecurity, Ranching/captive breeding, Inspection, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Birds, Protection of species Source: FAO, FAOLEX