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Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 of 10 April 2017 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the model forms of zootechnical certificates for breeding animals and their germinal products (Text with EEA relevance)
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Textual Amendments
Footnotes: | ||
a Delete where not applicable. | ||
b A single zootechnical certificate may be issued for a group of purebred breeding animals of the porcine species provided that those purebred breeding animals have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire and that individual information is provided in points 5, 6, 7.2, 13 and, as appropriate, 14 of this zootechnical certificate. | ||
c Keep empty if not applicable. | ||
d For animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species, individual identification in accordance with [F2United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with [F2United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. | ||
e Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with [F3United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species. | ||
f Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and porcine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos. | ||
g If necessary attach additional sheets of paper. | ||
h For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided. | ||
i Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided. | ||
j Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. | ||
l If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead. | ||
k Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document. | ||
m That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | ||
Notes: | ||
• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in [F4English, and other languages may also appear.] | ||
• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. | ||
• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. | ||
• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. | ||
Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in purebred breeding animals of the following species: F5... | (a logo of the issuing breed society or competent authority may be included) | |
Certificate number c | ||
1.Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) | ||
2.Name of breeding book | 3.Name of breed of purebred breeding animal | |
4.Class within the main section of the breeding book where animal is enteredc | ||
5.Sex of animal | 6.Breeding book number of animal | |
7.Identification of purebred breeding animald7.1.System7.2.Individual identification number7.3.Animal health identification numbere7.4.Namec | 8.Identity verificationcfg8.1.Method8.2.Result | |
9.Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) h and country of birth of animal | ||
10.Name, address and email addressc of breeder | ||
11.Name, address and email addressc of owner | ||
12.The pedigree of the purebred breeding animalgi | ||
12.1. SireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberdj Animal health identification numbere Namec | 12.1.1. Paternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberdj Animal health identification numbere Namec | |
12.1.2. Paternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberdj Animal health identification numbere Namec | ||
12.2. DamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberdj Animal health identification numbere Namec | 12.2.1. Maternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberdj Animal health identification numbere Namec | |
12.2.2. Maternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberdj Animal health identification numbere Namec | ||
13.Additional informationcgl13.1.Results of performance testing13.2.Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on … (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)13.3.Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of the animal in relation to the breeding programme13.4.Other relevant information on purebred breeding animal13.5.Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12 | ||
14.Inseminationa/matingack14.1.Date (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601, or indicate in the same date format the mating period from …. to …)14.2.Identification of the fertilising male(s)14.2.1.Breeding book number(s) and section(s)14.2.2.Individual identification number(s)dj14.2.3.Animal health identification number(s)e14.2.4.Name(s)c14.2.5.System(s) of identity verification and result(s)f | ||
15.Validation | ||
15.1.Done at : … | 15.2.on: … | |
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | |
15.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | ||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual m signing the certificate) | ||
15.4.Signature: … |
Textual Amendments
F2Words in Annex 1 Section A table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/117), regs. 1, 26(2)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F3Words in Annex 1 Section A table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(2)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(a)(iii)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F4Words in Annex 1 Section A table note substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(2)(c) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(a)(iii)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F5Words in Annex 1 Section A table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(2)(aa) (as inserted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(a)(i)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Footnotes: | |||||
a Delete where not applicable. | |||||
b Keep empty if not applicable. | |||||
c In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor male purebred breeding animal(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male purebred breeding animal(s) must be provided. | |||||
d Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16. | |||||
e In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number. | |||||
f Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as ‘unique code’ in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number. | |||||
g For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with [F6United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with [F6United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. | |||||
h Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with [F7United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species. | |||||
i Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. | |||||
j If necessary attach additional sheets of paper. | |||||
l For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided. | |||||
k Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided. | |||||
m If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead. | |||||
n Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation. | |||||
o That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | |||||
p In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and a copy of the zootechnical certificate for donor males must be attached as follows: (i) in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717; (ii) in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is incorporated in the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. | |||||
q Optional. | |||||
r A straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one purebred breeding animal, provided information on all contributing donor male purebred breeding animals is provided in point 1.4. of Part B. | |||||
s Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided. | |||||
t For semen intended for the testing of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine or caprine species which have not undergone performance testing or genetic evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 21(1)(g) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012. | |||||
u That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | |||||
Notes: | |||||
• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in [F8English, and other languages may also appear.] | |||||
• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. | |||||
• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. | |||||
• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. | |||||
Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in semen of purebred breeding animals of the following species: F9... | (a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or semen collection or storage centre may be included) | ||||
Certificate number b | |||||
Name of issuing breed society/competent authority/semen collection or storage centre (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website )/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animal c | |||||
Part A. Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal d | |||||
1.Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website ) | |||||
2.Name of breeding book | 3.Name of breed of donor male | ||||
4.Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor male is enteredb | |||||
5.Breeding book number of donor malee | 6. Individual identification number for donor male of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ | ||||
7.Identification of donor maleg7.1.System7.2.Individual identification numberf7.3.Animal health identification numberh7.4.Nameb | 8.Identity verificationbij8.1.Method8.2.Result | ||||
9.Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) l and country of birth of donor male | |||||
10.Name, address and email addressb of breeder | |||||
11.Name, address and email addressb of owner | |||||
12.The pedigree of donor malejk | |||||
12.1. SireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.1.1. Paternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||
12.1.2. Paternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.2. DamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.2.1. Maternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||
12.2.2. Maternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
13.Additional informationbjm13.1.Results of performance testing13.2.Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on … (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)13.3.Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor male in relation to the breeding programme13.4.Other relevant information on donor male13.5.Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12 | |||||
14.Validationn | |||||
14.1.Done at: … | 14.2.on: … | ||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | ||||
14.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | |||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual o signing the certificate) | |||||
14.4.Signature: … | |||||
Part B. Information on semen p | |||||
1.Identification of donor male(s)gn1.1.Individual identification number(s)f1.2.Animal health identification number(s)h1.3. Individual identification number for donor male(s) of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 1.4.Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor male(s)b | |||||
2.Identification of semen | |||||
Colour of straws or other packages b q | Code on straws or other packages | Number of straws or other packages r | Place of collection | Date of collection (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) | Others b s |
3.Semen collection or storage centre of dispatch3.1.Name3.2.Address3.3.Approval number | |||||
4.Destination ( insert name and address ) | |||||
5.Name and address of the breed societya, or the third partya designated by that breed society, responsible for carrying out testingbt | |||||
6.Validation | |||||
6.1.Done at: … | 6.2.on: … | ||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | ||||
6.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | |||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual u signing the certificate) | |||||
6.4.Signature: … |
Textual Amendments
F6Words in Annex 1 Section B table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F7Words in Annex 1 Section B table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F8Words in Annex 1 Section B table note substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(c) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F9Words in Annex 1 Section B table omitted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(a) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Footnotes: | ||||||
a Delete where not applicable. | ||||||
b Keep empty if not applicable. | ||||||
c In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female purebred breeding animal is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female purebred breeding animal must be provided. | ||||||
d Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16. | ||||||
e In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number. | ||||||
f Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as ‘unique code’ in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number. | ||||||
g For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with [F10United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with [F10United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. | ||||||
h Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with [F11United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species. | ||||||
i This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes. | ||||||
j If necessary attach additional sheets of paper. | ||||||
l For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided. | ||||||
k Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided. | ||||||
m If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead. | ||||||
n Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation. | ||||||
o That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | ||||||
p In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and a copy of the zootechnical certificate for the donor female must be attached as follows: (i) in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717; (ii) in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is incorporated in the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. | ||||||
q Optional. | ||||||
r Where there is more than one oocyte in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of oocytes is required. A straw or another package shall contain only oocytes collected from one purebred breeding animal. | ||||||
s That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | ||||||
Notes: | ||||||
• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in [F12English, and other languages may also appear.] | ||||||
• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. | ||||||
• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. | ||||||
• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. | ||||||
Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in oocytes of purebred breeding animals of the following species: F13... | (a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or embryo production team may be included) | |||||
Certificate number b | ||||||
Name of issuing breed society/competent authority/embryo production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) /reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animal c | ||||||
Part A. Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal d | ||||||
1.Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) | ||||||
2.Name of breeding book | 3.Name of breed of donor female | |||||
4.Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor female is enteredb | ||||||
5.Breeding book number of donor femalee | 6. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ | |||||
7.Identification of donor femaleg7.1.System7.2.Individual identification numberf7.3.Animal health identification numberh7.4.Nameb | 8.Identity verificationbij8.1.Method8.2.Result | |||||
9.Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) l and country of birth of donor female | ||||||
10.Name, address and email addressb of breeder | ||||||
11.Name, address and email addressb of owner | ||||||
12.The pedigree of donor femalejk | ||||||
12.1. SireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.1.1. Paternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.1.2. Paternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||||
12.2. DamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.2.1. Maternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.2.2. Maternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||||
13.Additional informationbjm13.1.Results of performance testing13.2.Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on … (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)13.3.Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor female in relation to the breeding programme13.4.Other relevant information on donor female13.5.Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12 | ||||||
14.Validationn | ||||||
14.1.Done at: … | 14.2.on: … | |||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | |||||
14.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | ||||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual o signing the certificate) | ||||||
14.4.Signature: … | ||||||
Part B. Information on oocytes p | ||||||
1.Identification of donor femalegn1.1.Individual identification numberf1.2.Animal health identification numberh1.3. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 1.4.Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor femaleb | ||||||
2.Identification of oocytes | ||||||
Colour of straws or other packages b q | Code on straws or other packages | Number of straws or other packages | Number of oocytes r | Place of collection | Date of collection (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) | Others b |
3.Embryo production team of dispatch3.1.Name3.2.Address3.3.Approval number | ||||||
4.Destination ( insert name and address ) | ||||||
5.Validation | ||||||
5.1.Done at: … | 5.2.on: … | |||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | |||||
5.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | ||||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual s signing the certificate) | ||||||
5.4.Signature: … |
Textual Amendments
F10Words in Annex 1 Section C table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F11Words in Annex 1 Section C table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F12Words in Annex 1 Section C table note substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(c) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F13Words in Annex 1 Section C table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(a) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
Footnotes: | ||||||
a Delete where not applicable. | ||||||
b Keep empty if not applicable. | ||||||
c In case Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male purebred breeding animal(s), or for the semen of those male purebred breeding animal(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male purebred breeding animal(s), or of the semen of those male purebred breeding animal(s), must be provided. | ||||||
d Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16. | ||||||
e In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number. | ||||||
f Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as ‘unique code’ in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number. | ||||||
g For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with [F14United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with [F14United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. | ||||||
h Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with [F15United Kingdom] animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species. | ||||||
i Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos. | ||||||
j If necessary attach additional sheets of paper. | ||||||
l For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided. | ||||||
k Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided. | ||||||
m If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead. | ||||||
n Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation. | ||||||
o That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | ||||||
p In case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, points 1 and 2 of Part C must be completed and copies of zootechnical certificate attached as follows: (a) for donor females: (i) in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717; (ii) in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is a dedicated Section of the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429; (b) for the fertilising semen: (i) as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or (ii) in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717. | ||||||
q Optional. | ||||||
r Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required. | ||||||
s A straw or another package may contain embryos collected, or produced from oocytes collected, from a single female purebred breeding animal fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male purebred breeding animal, provided information on all contributing donor male purebred breeding animals is provided in point 2.4. of Part C. | ||||||
t Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided. | ||||||
u That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate. | ||||||
Notes: | ||||||
• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in [F16English, and other languages may also appear.] | ||||||
• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. | ||||||
• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. | ||||||
• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. ] | ||||||
Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in embryos of purebred breeding animals of the following species: F17... | (a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or embryo collection or production team may be included) | |||||
Certificate number b | ||||||
Name of issuing breed society/competent authority/embryo collection or production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) /reference to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor animal(s) c | ||||||
Part A. Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal d | ||||||
1.Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) | ||||||
2.Name of breeding book | 3.Name of breed of donor female | |||||
4.Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor female is enteredb | ||||||
5.Breeding book number of donor femalee | 6. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ | |||||
7.Identification of donor femaleg7.1.System7.2.Individual identification numberf7.3.Animal health identification numberh7.4.Nameb | 8.Identity verificationbij8.1.Method8.2.Result | |||||
9.Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) l and country of birth of donor female | ||||||
10.Name, address and email addressb of breeder | ||||||
11.Name, address and email addressb of owner | ||||||
12.The pedigree of donor femalejk | ||||||
12.1. SireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.1.1. Paternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.1.2. Paternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||||
12.2. DamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.2.1. Maternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.2.2. Maternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||||
13.Additional informationbjm13.1.Results of performance testing of donor female13.2.Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on … (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)13.3.Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor female in relation to the breeding programme13.4.Other relevant information on donor female13.5.Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12 | ||||||
14.Validationn | ||||||
14.1.Done at: … | 14.2.on: … | |||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | |||||
14.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | ||||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual o signing the certificate) | ||||||
14.4.Signature: … | ||||||
Part B. Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal d | ||||||
1.Name of issuing breed society (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) | ||||||
2.Name of breeding book | 3.Name of breed of donor male | |||||
4.Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor male is enteredb | ||||||
5.Breeding book number of donor malee | 6. Individual identification number for donor male of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ | |||||
7.Identification of donor maleg7.1.System7.2.Individual identification numberf7.3.Animal health identification numberh7.4.Nameb | 8.Identity verificationbij8.1.Method8.2.Result | |||||
9.Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) l and country of birth of donor male | ||||||
10.Name, address and email addressb of breeder | ||||||
11.Name, address and email addressb of owner | ||||||
12.The pedigree of donor malejk | ||||||
12.1. SireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.1.1. Paternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.1.2. Paternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||||
12.2. DamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | 12.2.1. Maternal GrandsireBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | |||||
12.2.2. Maternal GranddamBreeding book number and section Individual identification numberfg Animal health identification numberh Nameb | ||||||
13.Additional informationbjm13.1.Results of performance testing of donor male13.2.Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on … (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)13.3.Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor male in relation to the breeding programme13.4.Other relevant information on donor male13.5.Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12 | ||||||
14.Validationn | ||||||
14.1.Done at : … | 14.2.on: … | |||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | |||||
14.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | ||||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual o signing the certificate) | ||||||
14.4.Signature: … | ||||||
Part C. Information on embryos p | ||||||
1.Identification of donor femalegn1.1.Individual identification numberf1.2.Animal health identification numberh1.3. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 1.4.Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor femaleb | ||||||
2.Identification of donor male(s)gn2.1.Individual identification number(s)f2.2.Animal health identification number(s)h2.3. Individual identification number for donor male(s) of the equine species b f□□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 2.4.Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of2.4.1.donor male(s)ab2.4.2.semenab | ||||||
3.Identification of embryos | ||||||
Colour of straws or other packages b q | Code on straws or other packages | Number of straws or other packages | Number of embryos r s | Place of collection or production | Date of collection or production (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) | Others b t |
4.Embryo collection or production team of dispatch4.1.Name4.2.Address4.3.Approval number | ||||||
5.Destination ( insert name and address ) | ||||||
Part D. Information on surrogate recipient of embryo(s) | ||||||
6.Individual identification numberf of surrogate recipientb | ||||||
7.Validation | ||||||
7.1.Done at : … | 7.2.on: … | |||||
(insert place of issue) | (insert date of issue) | |||||
7.3.Name and capacity of the signatory: … | ||||||
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual t signing the certificate) | ||||||
7.4.Signature: … |
Textual Amendments
F14Words in Annex 1 Section D table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F15Words in Annex 1 Section D table footnote substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(b) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F16Words in Annex 1 Section D table note substituted (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(c) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
F17Words in Annex 1 Section D table omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of S.I. 2019/117, reg. 26(3)(a) (as substituted by The Animals, Aquatic Animal Health, Invasive Alien Species, Plant Propagating Material and Seeds (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/1388), regs. 1(2)(a), 28(19)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)
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