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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Repealed by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