Directive No. Z/37 of 2003 on the artificial insemination and the circulation of semen. Country/Territory Jordan Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal reproduction Authorization/permit Hygiene/sanitary procedures International trade Offences/penalties Pests/diseases Genetic resources Animal health Geographical area Asia, Middle East, Near East and North Africa, Red Sea & Gulf of Aden, Western Asia Entry into force notes This Directive enters into force on the date of its publication in the Official Gazette. Abstract This Directive is composed of 7 articles. Article 1 deals with terms and definitions. Article 2 defines requirements for the semen. Article 3 lays down requirements for bulls donators of the semen and progeny tested. Article 4 fixes sanitary requirements for bulls donators of the semen. Article 5 decrees that artificial inseminations should be carried out by a veterinary surgeon after a previous authorization from the Ministry of Agriculture. Article 6 defines requirements and conditions for the importation of the frozen semen. Article 7 contains offences and penalties. Full text Arabic Website www.moa.gov.jo