Regulation on the origin of pure-bred breeding sheep and goats, their semen, ova and embryos. Country/Territory Slovenia Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Official Gazette No. 94/2003 Subject Livestock Keyword Sheep/goats 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 12 articles and four Annexes, lays down detailed requirements for methods of verification of the origin, content, format and conditions of issuing of pedigree certificates for pure-bred breeding sheep and goats, 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 sheep and goats; (3) analysis of blood groups; (4) molecular biological methods for the analysis of the genome. The certificate for pure-bred breeding sheep and goats 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; name of the animal; date of birth; genotype and line; sex; name and address of the breeder; name and address of the owner; herd numbers of parents and grandparents. The certificate for the semen of pure-bred breeding sheep and goats must include all the information specified for the certificate of the male sheep or goat 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 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