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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)

Annex 1 s. A footnote (11)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(2)(b)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. B footnote (4)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(3)(a)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. B footnote (7)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(3)(b)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. B footnote (13)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(3)(c)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. C footnote (4)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(4)(a)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. C footnote (7)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(4)(b)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. C footnote (11)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(4)(c)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. D footnote (4)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(5)(a)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. D footnote (7)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(5)(b)

reg. 1

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)

Annex 1 s. D footnote (12)

The Animal Breeding (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019

reg. 26(5)(c)

reg. 1

F1ANNEX I MODEL FORMS FOR ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES FOR TRADE IN PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS AND THEIR GERMINAL PRODUCTS

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Amendments (Textual)

F1

Substituted by Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/602 of 15 April 2020 amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 as regards the model forms of zootechnical certificates for breeding animals and their germinal products (Text with EEA relevance).

SECTION A Zootechnical certificate for trade in purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine species

Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in purebred breeding animals of the following species: (a) bovine species ( Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis ) 2 (b) porcine species ( Sus scrofa ) 2 3 (c) ovine species ( Ovis aries ) 2 (d) caprine species ( Capra hircus ) 2 F4...		(a logo of the issuing breed society or competent authority may be included)
		Certificate number 4
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 entered4
5. Sex of animal	6. Breeding book number of animal
7. Identification of purebred breeding animal5 7.1. System 7.2. Individual identification number 7.3. Animal health identification number6 7.4. Name4	8. Identity verification4 7 8 8.1. Method 8.2. Result
9. Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) 9 and country of birth of animal
10. Name, address and email address4 of breeder
11. Name, address and email address4 of owner
12. The pedigree of the purebred breeding animal8 10
12.1. Sire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number5 11 Animal health identification number6 Name4	12.1.1. Paternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number5 11 Animal health identification number6 Name4
	12.1.2. Paternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number5 11 Animal health identification number6 Name4
12.2. Dam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number5 11 Animal health identification number6 Name4	12.2.1. Maternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number5 11 Animal health identification number6 Name4
	12.2.2. Maternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number5 11 Animal health identification number6 Name4
13. Additional information4 8 12 13.1. Results of performance testing 13.2. 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 programme 13.4. Other relevant information on purebred breeding animal 13.5. Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12
14. Insemination2/mating2 4 13 14.1. 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)5 11 14.2.3. Animal health identification number(s)6 14.2.4. Name(s)4 14.2.5. System(s) of identity verification and result(s)7
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 14 signing the certificate)
15.4. Signature: …
Footnotes:
Delete where not applicable.
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.
Keep empty if not applicable.
For animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species, individual identification in accordance with United 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 United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.
Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.
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.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
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.
Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.
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 F15English, 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.

SECTION B Zootechnical certificate for trade in semen of purebred breeding animals

Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in semen of purebred breeding animals of the following species: (a) bovine species ( Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis ) 19 (b) porcine species ( Sus scrofa ) 19 (c) ovine species ( Ovis aries ) 19 (d) caprine species ( Capra hircus ) 19 (e) equine species ( Equus caballus and Equus asinus ) 19 F5...				(a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or semen collection or storage centre may be included)
				Certificate number 20
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 21

Part A. Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal 22
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 entered20
5. Breeding book number of donor male23			6. Individual identification number for donor male of the equine species 20 24 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□
7. Identification of donor male25 7.1. System 7.2. Individual identification number24 7.3. Animal health identification number26 7.4. Name20			8. Identity verification20 27 28 8.1. Method 8.2. Result
9. Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) 29 and country of birth of donor male
10. Name, address and email address20 of breeder
11. Name, address and email address20 of owner
12. The pedigree of donor male28 30
12.1. Sire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number24 25 Animal health identification number26 Name20			12.1.1. Paternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number24 25 Animal health identification number26 Name20
			12.1.2. Paternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number24 25 Animal health identification number26 Name20
12.2. Dam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number24 25 Animal health identification number26 Name20			12.2.1. Maternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number24 25 Animal health identification number26 Name20
			12.2.2. Maternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number24 25 Animal health identification number26 Name20
13. Additional information20 28 31 13.1. Results of performance testing 13.2. 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 programme 13.4. Other relevant information on donor male 13.5. Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12
14. Validation32
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 33 signing the certificate)
14.4. Signature: …

Part B. Information on semen 34
1. Identification of donor male(s)25 32 1.1. Individual identification number(s)24 1.2. Animal health identification number(s)26 1.3. Individual identification number for donor male(s) of the equine species 20 24 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 1.4. Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor male(s)20
2. Identification of semen
Colour of straws or other packages 20 35	Code on straws or other packages	Number of straws or other packages 36	Place of collection	Date of collection (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)	Others 20 37




3. Semen collection or storage centre of dispatch 3.1. Name 3.2. Address 3.3. Approval number
4. Destination ( insert name and address )
5. Name and address of the breed society19, or the third party19 designated by that breed society, responsible for carrying out testing20 38
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 39 signing the certificate)
6.4. Signature: …
Footnotes:
Delete where not applicable.
Keep empty if not applicable.
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.
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.
In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.
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.
For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with United 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 United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.
Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.
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.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optional.
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.
Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.
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.
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 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.

SECTION C Zootechnical certificate for trade in oocytes of purebred breeding animals

Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in oocytes of purebred breeding animals of the following species: (a) bovine species ( Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis ) 44 (b) porcine species ( Sus scrofa ) 44 (c) ovine species ( Ovis aries ) 44 (d) caprine species ( Capra hircus ) 44 (e) equine species ( Equus caballus and Equus asinus ) 44 F14...					(a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or embryo production team may be included)
					Certificate number 45
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 46

Part A. Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal 47
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 entered45
5. Breeding book number of donor female48			6. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species 45 49 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□
7. Identification of donor female50 7.1. System 7.2. Individual identification number49 7.3. Animal health identification number51 7.4. Name45			8. Identity verification45 52 53 8.1. Method 8.2. Result
9. Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) 54 and country of birth of donor female
10. Name, address and email address45 of breeder
11. Name, address and email address45 of owner
12. The pedigree of donor female53 55
12.1. Sire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number49 50 Animal health identification number51 Name45			12.1.1. Paternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number49 50 Animal health identification number51 Name45
			12.1.2. Paternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number49 50 Animal health identification number51 Name45
12.2. Dam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number49 50 Animal health identification number51 Name45			12.2.1. Maternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number49 50 Animal health identification number51 Name45
			12.2.2. Maternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number49 50 Animal health identification number51 Name45
13. Additional information45 53 56 13.1. Results of performance testing 13.2. 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 programme 13.4. Other relevant information on donor female 13.5. Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12
14. Validation57
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 58 signing the certificate)
14.4. Signature: …

Part B. Information on oocytes 59
1. Identification of donor female50 57 1.1. Individual identification number49 1.2. Animal health identification number51 1.3. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species 45 49 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 1.4. Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female45
2. Identification of oocytes
Colour of straws or other packages 45 60	Code on straws or other packages	Number of straws or other packages	Number of oocytes 61	Place of collection	Date of collection (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)	Others 45




3. Embryo production team of dispatch 3.1. Name 3.2. Address 3.3. 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 62 signing the certificate)
5.4. Signature: …
Footnotes:
Delete where not applicable.
Keep empty if not applicable.
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.
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.
In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.
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.
For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with United 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 United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.
Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.
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.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optional.
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.
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 F7English, 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.

SECTION D Zootechnical certificate for trade in embryos of purebred breeding animals

Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for trade in embryos of purebred breeding animals of the following species: (a) bovine species ( Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis ) 67 (b) porcine species ( Sus scrofa ) 67 (c) ovine species ( Ovis aries ) 67 (d) caprine species ( Capra hircus ) 67 (e) equine species ( Equus caballus and Equus asinus ) 67 F13...					(a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or embryo collection or production team may be included)
					Certificate number 68
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) 69

Part A. Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal 70
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 entered68
5. Breeding book number of donor female71			6. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species 68 72 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□
7. Identification of donor female73 7.1. System 7.2. Individual identification number72 7.3. Animal health identification number74 7.4. Name68			8. Identity verification68 75 76 8.1. Method 8.2. Result
9. Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) 77 and country of birth of donor female
10. Name, address and email address68 of breeder
11. Name, address and email address68 of owner
12. The pedigree of donor female76 78
12.1. Sire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68			12.1.1. Paternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
			12.1.2. Paternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
12.2. Dam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68			12.2.1. Maternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
			12.2.2. Maternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
13. Additional information68 76 79 13.1. Results of performance testing of donor female 13.2. 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 programme 13.4. Other relevant information on donor female 13.5. Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12
14. Validation80
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 81 signing the certificate)
14.4. Signature: …

Part B. Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal 70
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 entered68
5. Breeding book number of donor male71			6. Individual identification number for donor male of the equine species 68 72 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□
7. Identification of donor male73 7.1. System 7.2. Individual identification number72 7.3. Animal health identification number74 7.4. Name68			8. Identity verification68 75 76 8.1. Method 8.2. Result
9. Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) 77 and country of birth of donor male
10. Name, address and email address68 of breeder
11. Name, address and email address68 of owner
12. The pedigree of donor male76 78
12.1. Sire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68			12.1.1. Paternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
			12.1.2. Paternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
12.2. Dam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68			12.2.1. Maternal Grandsire Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
			12.2.2. Maternal Granddam Breeding book number and section Individual identification number72 73 Animal health identification number74 Name68
13. Additional information68 76 79 13.1. Results of performance testing of donor male 13.2. 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 programme 13.4. Other relevant information on donor male 13.5. Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12
14. Validation80
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 81 signing the certificate)
14.4. Signature: …

Part C. Information on embryos 82
1. Identification of donor female73 80 1.1. Individual identification number72 1.2. Animal health identification number74 1.3. Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species 68 72 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 1.4. Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female68
2. Identification of donor male(s)73 80 2.1. Individual identification number(s)72 2.2. Animal health identification number(s)74 2.3. Individual identification number for donor male(s) of the equine species 68 72 □□□-□□□-□□□□□□□□□ 2.4. Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of 2.4.1. donor male(s)67 68 2.4.2. semen67 68
3. Identification of embryos
Colour of straws or other packages 68 83	Code on straws or other packages	Number of straws or other packages	Number of embryos 84 85	Place of collection or production	Date of collection or production (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)	Others 68 86




4. Embryo collection or production team of dispatch 4.1. Name 4.2. Address 4.3. Approval number
5. Destination ( insert name and address )
Part D. Information on surrogate recipient of embryo(s)
6. Individual identification number72 of surrogate recipient68
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 86 signing the certificate)
7.4. Signature: …
Footnotes:
Delete where not applicable.
Keep empty if not applicable.
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.
Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.
In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.
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.
For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with United 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 United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.
Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with United Kingdom animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.
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.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’ as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Optional.
Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.
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.
Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.
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 F10English, 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.