Council Directive 94/28/EC laying down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions applicable to imports from third countries of animals, their semen, ova and embryos, and amending Directive 77/504/EEC on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Animal production Biotechnology Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Registration International trade

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Entry into force notes

This Directive shall enter into force on the day of its publication in the Official Journal of the European Communities.

Abstract

This Directive lays down the principles relating to the zootechnical and genealogical conditions applicable to imports from third countries of animals, semen, ova and embryos. To be imported, animals referred to in article 1 must: be entered or registered in a herd book or register kept by an authority named on a list as referred to in article 3, be accompanied by a pedigree and zootechnical certificate to be drawn up in accordance with the procedure laid down in article 12, be accompanied by evidence that they are going to be entered or registered in a Community herd book or register in accordance with detailed rules to be established under the procedure laid down in article 12. To be imported, semen must come from an animal which is entered or registered in a herd book or register kept by an authority shown on one of the lists referred to in article 3; come from an animal which has undergone the performance checks and genetic value assessment, be accompanied by a pedigree and zootechnical certificate. To be imported, ova and embryos must come from an animal, which is entered or registered in a herd book, and be accompanied by a pedigree and zootechnical certificate. (15 articles)

Full text

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Website

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References - Legislation

Amends

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

Legislation | European Union | 1977

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on livestock breeding.

Legislation | Poland | 2007

Keyword: Animal production, Basic legislation, Cattle, Genetic resources, Herd book, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Zootechnical Standards (England) Regulations 2012 (S.I. No. 2665 of 2012).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2012

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal production, Non-governmental entity, Sheep/goats, Swine, Cattle, Certification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 96/509/EC laying down pedigree and zootechnical requirements for the importation of semen of certain animals.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Animal reproduction, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Commission Decision 96/510/EC laying down the pedigree and zootechnical certificates for the importation of breeding animals, their semen, ova and embryos.

Legislation | European Union | 1996

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Equine-animals, International trade, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act No. 280 amending and supplementing Act No. 30 of 15 January 1991 on animal reproduction and implementing Directive 94/28/EC of 23 June 1994.

Legislation | Italy | 1999

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree relative to approved (pure-bred) breeding pigs and hybrid breeding pigs (No. 66 of 1999).

Legislation | Norway | 1999 (2004)

Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Trade in Bovine Breeding Animals, their Semen, Ova and Embryos) Regulations, 1996 (S.I. No. 112 of 1996).

Legislation | Ireland | 1996

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, International trade, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Communities (Zootechnical and Genealogical Conditions Applicable to Imports from Third Countries) Regulations, 1998.

Legislation | Ireland | 1998

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, International trade, Authorization/permit, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing the importation of pure-bred breeding animals, their semen, ova and embryos from third countries.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2003

Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Regulation on the zootechnical and genealogical conditions governing the imports of breeding animals, their semen, ova and embryos from foreign countries.

Legislation | Croatia | 2010

Keyword: Animal production, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Authorization/permit, Registration, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Zootechnical Standards (Wales) Regulations 2015 (W.S.I. No. 1686 (W. 218) of 2015).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2015

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Animal production, Non-governmental entity, Sheep/goats, Swine, Cattle, Certification, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Law on Breeding and Animal Production (2011)

Legislation | Latvia | 2011 (2014)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Ranching/captive breeding, Animal production, Sustainable development, Genetic resources, Procedural matters

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on livestock breeding.

Legislation | Poland | 2007 (2017)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Cattle, Genetic resources, Herd book, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the Council on zootechnical and genealogical conditions for the breeding, trade in and entry into the Union of purebred breeding animals, hybrid breeding pigs and the germinal products thereof and amending Regulation (EU) No. 652/2014, Council Directives 89/608/EEC and 90/425/EEC and repealing certain acts in the area of animal breeding (‘Animal Breeding Regulation’).

Legislation | European Union | 2016

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Equine-animals, Genetic resources, Herd book, Sheep/goats, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX