Regulation on infectious diseases, health conditions of animal semen, ova and embryos, as well as minimum ability conditions for fertilization. Country/Territory Bosnia and Herzegovina Territorial subdivision Republika Srpska Document type Regulation Date 2015 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Animal production Animal reproduction Genetic resources Inspection Quarantine Ranching/captive breeding Transport/storage Geographical area Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Southern Europe Entry into force notes This text entered into force eight days after its publication in the Official Gazette (published on 17 March 2015). Abstract This Regulation, based on the provisions of the Veterinary Law (Republika Srpska), prescribes the conditions regarding infectious diseases, as well as health conditions that must be met by animal semen, ova and embryos, as well as detailed issues and requirements for minimum ability conditions that are necessary for animal fertilization. Prior to the introduction of new animals into the reproductive organization, they must be kept in quarantine for 21 days, at least 200 m away from the place where other animals that serve as donors of semen, ova and embryo are kept. The reproduction organization is obliged to provide constant health surveillance of its breeding animals. Every animal that will be used for the purpose of taking semen, eggs and embryos must be physical examined for: (male animals) fitness status, foot position, BSE (Breeding Soudness Examination) test, ability to fertilize, nutritional status, size, appearance and consistency of the scrotum, appearance of the animal in terms of suspicion of the individual diseases; (female animals) fitness status, nutritional status, appearance of external and internal genitals, hormonal status, appearance of the animal in terms of suspicion of certain diseases. Full text Serbian Website rzsm.org References - Legislation Implements Veterinary Law (Republic of Srpska). Legislation | Bosnia and Herzegovina | 2008 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Fish disease, Animal health, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Data collection/reporting, Pests/diseases, Early warning system, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Institution, Offences/penalties, Quarantine, Research, Transport/storage Source: FAO, FAOLEX