PART 3The operation of a bovine semen centre and collection at unlicensed premises

Requirement to keep records of semen14

1

This regulation does not apply to EC quarantine centres.

2

Whenever semen is moved from or to a bovine semen centre or is destroyed, the centre veterinarian must record–

a

the number by which the donor bovine animal is identifiable in accordance with the cattle identification regulations;

b

its health status;

c

the number of doses of semen;

d

the numbers on the receptacles in which the semen is or was contained (as applicable);

e

the date the semen was received, dispatched or destroyed (as applicable);

f

the premises, or bovine semen centre, of dispatch (if applicable); and

g

the destination (if applicable).

3

The operator of unlicensed premises must record the information in paragraphs 2(a) to (g) for semen sent to an EC collection centre or domestic collection centre for processing.

4

The operator of unlicensed premises or the centre veterinarian must ensure that each consignment of semen is accompanied by documents containing the information in paragraphs 2(a) to (g).

5

The operator of unlicensed premises or the centre veterinarian must ensure that these records are retained for at least two years after the dispatch, receipt, or destruction of the semen.