Ordinance on the examination of male animals regarding authorization for donation of semen. Country/Territory Germany Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt, Part I, No. 46, 29 July 1998, pp. 1891 and 1892. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal reproduction Pests/diseases Animal health Genetic resources Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes This Ordinance enters into force on 1 October 1998. Abstract An Ordinance to check examinations of male animals for suitability to authorize donation of semen. They have to be checked for certain diseases such as, for example, tubercolosis, leucosis, etc. Moreover, article 2 lays out in detail blood tests to be carried out in regard of specific animals. Article 3 lists exceptions when male animal donators have not to be examined. The Ordinance consists of 4 articles. Full text German References - Legislation Repealed by Semen Ordinance. Legislation | Germany | 2008 Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Genetic resources, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX