Regulation on artificial insemination, natural insemination and ovum and embryo transfer. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Regulation Date 2002 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Journal No. 24937 Subject Livestock Keyword Animal reproduction Biotechnology Genetic resources Genetically modified organism (GMO) Cattle Insects Poultry Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract This Regulation provides rules and principles of artificial and natural insemination, ovum/embryo transfer, cloning and other bio-technological techniques applied to bovines, poultry, fish, bees, silkworm, etc. Individuals and companies involved in artificial insemination must obtain a permit by the Provincial Directorates of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Only imported and locally produced semen, certified by the Ministry, can be utilized and importation of semen, embryos and ova must be authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Artificial insemination shall be performed by personnel trained and authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs Full text Turkish References - Legislation Repealed by Notification on artificial insemination, natural insemination, embryo transfer and cloning activities. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Poultry, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX