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Methods for the Genetic Identification of Pure-bred Breeding Animals of the Bovine Species Regulations, 2003 (L.N. 310 of 2003).

Country/Territory
Malta
Document type
Regulation
Date
2003
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Cattle Animal production
Geographical area
Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe
Abstract

Pursuant to Decision 2002/8/EC, these Regulations make provision on the methods which shall be applied for the genetic identification of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species. In addition to blood group analysis, any other test on the basis of genome analysis providing equivalent guarantees and being sufficiently specific to verify the pedigree of an animal at a certainty of at least 99 percent is approved for the identification of pure-bred bovine animals for breeding purposes.

Full text
English
Website
www.doi.gov.mt

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 2002/8/EC laying down the methods for the genetic identification of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species and amending Decisions 88/124/EEC and 96/80/EC.

Legislation | European Union | 2001

Keyword: Cattle, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX