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Improvement of Animals Law, 2001 (N. 86(I)/2001).

Country/Territory
Cyprus
Document type
Legislation
Date
2001
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Efimerida tis Kyverniseos No. 3496, Supplement I, Part II, 4 May 2001, pp. 525-537.
Long title
A Law to provide for the breeding, identification and utilisation of genetically superior animals in order to improve the reproduction of livestock.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal reproduction Cattle Certification Equine-animals Herd book Internal trade International trade Sheep/goats Swine
Geographical area
Asia, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia
Entry into force notes
This Law shall enter into force after a Cabinet's Decision wich shall be published on the Official Gazette.
Abstract

The present law applies to animals of the cattle, swine, equine, goat and ovine species as well as to other animals belonging to a superior breed and to their genetic material (ova, embryos, semen) for aims of reproduction. It also provides for matters connected therewith such as setting the criteria for approval of stock breeders’ societies, the criteria for registration in herd books, also the criteria for methods of reproduction of this animals, zootechnical certificates that are required for disposal into the market.

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References - Legislation

Amended by

Improvement of Animals (Amendment) Law, 2004 (N. 272(I)/2004).

Legislation | Cyprus | 2004

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Cattle, Certification, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

The Animal Reproduction Law no. 207 of 2022.

Legislation | Cyprus | 2022

Keyword: Animal reproduction, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Business/industry/corporations, Royalties/fees, Genetic resources, Inspection, Internal trade, Monitoring, Offences/penalties, Swine

Source: FAO, FAOLEX