Regulation on the origin of hybrid breeding pigs, their semen, ova and embryos.

Subject

Livestock

Keyword

Swine Animal reproduction Certification

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Mediterranean, Southern Europe

Entry into force notes

This Regulation entered into force on 19 December 2003.

Abstract

This Regulation of the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Food, which is composed of 11 articles and four Annexes, lays down ways and methods of verification of the origin, content, format and conditions of issuing of pedigree certificates for hybrid breeding pigs, their semen, ova and embryos. The following methods of verification of the origin are allowed: (1) review of data available in zootechnical documents; (2) review of the exterior of pigs; (3) analysis of blood groups; (4) molecular biological methods for the analysis of the genome. The certificate for hybrid breeding pigs contains the following information: name and address of the issuer; name of the register; herd number of the animal; date of issue; method of animal identification; identification of animals; date of birth; genotype and line; sex; name and address of the breeder; name and address of the owner. The certificate for the semen of hybrid breeding pigs must include all the information specified for the certificate of the male pig which gave the semen, data allowing identification of semen, information on semen collection, date of collection, address and name of the organization where it was collected, and the address of the recipient.

Full text

Slovenian

Website

www.pisrs.si

References - Legislation

Implements

Commission Decision 89/506/EEC laying down the certificate of hybrid breeding pigs, their semen, ova and embryos.

Legislation | European Union | 1989

Keyword: Swine, Animal reproduction, Certification

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act on livestock.

Legislation | Slovenia | 2002 (2015)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal welfare, Cattle, Equine-animals, Poultry, Sheep/goats, Swine, Apiculture/sericulture, Biodiversity, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX