Decree No. 95 of 2001 on requirements and standards for the extraction, transportation of and trade in animal semen of pigs, bovines, sheep, goats or solipedous animals and animal semen extraction centres.

Country/Territory: Netherlands
Document type: Regulation
Date: 1999 (2010)
Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subject: Livestock
Keyword: Biotechnology Animal reproduction Animal welfare
Geographical area: Benelux, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Atlantic, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe

Abstract: This Decree contains rules relative to the winning and transport of and the trade in semen of pigs, cattle, sheep, goats, and one-hoofed animals. The Decree is divided into 6 paragraphs. Apart from paragraph 1 and 6, each paragraph contains specific requirements for a category of animals as specified above. It shall be prohibited to extract animal sperm in places other than those approved by the Minister of Agriculture. These extraction centres shall meet criteria laid down in specified Community legislation.
Full text: Dutch
Website: www.st-ab.nl; www.overheid.nl

References - Legislation

Implements

Act No. 585 of 1992 on the well-being and health of animals (Animal Health and Welfare Act).

Legislation | Netherlands | 1992 (2012)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Slaughtering, Animal by-products, Biotechnology, Transport/storage, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 88/407/EEC laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of deep-frozen semen of domestic animals of the bovine species.

Legislation | European Union | 1988

Keyword: Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Standards, Animal health, Cattle, Internal trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Council Directive 90/429/EEC laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the porcine species.

Legislation | European Union | 1990

Keyword: Animal health, Internal trade, Pests/diseases, Animal reproduction, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX