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- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 4 words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(iii)
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- Regulations words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(2)(a)
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- sch. 2 para. 1(3)(4) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(11)(a)(ii)
- sch. 2 para. 2(5)-(7) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(11)(b)
- sch. 2 para. 3(3) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(11)(c)
- sch. 2 para. 1(4)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(a)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(i)
- sch. 2 para. 2(5)(d)(ii) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 2 para. 2(5)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 2 para. 2(6)(b) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(ii)(cc)
- sch. 2 para. 2(6)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(ii)(dd)
- sch. 2 para. 2(7)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(ii)(ee)
- sch. 2 para. 3(3)(b) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(c) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(iii)(aa)
- sch. 2 para. 3(3)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(11)(c) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(b)(iii)(bb)
- sch. 2 para. 2(5)(a) words substituted by S.S.I. 2023/93 art. 40(2)
- sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1(3)(4) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(a)(ii)
- sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1(4)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(a)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(i)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(7)-(9) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(i)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(7)(d)(ii) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(b)(i) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(7)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(b)(i) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(8)(b) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(b)(i) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(ii)(cc)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(8)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(b)(i) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(ii)(dd)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(9)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(b)(i) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(ii)(ee)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2(1)(c)(i) words omitted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)(b) words omitted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2(1)(b)(i) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2(1)(c)(i)(bb) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)(a) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)(b)(ii) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(b)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 3 Pt. 2 para. 1(7)(a) words substituted by S.S.I. 2023/93 art. 40(3)
- sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 1(a)(ii) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(c)(i)
- sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 1(b)(i) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(c)(ii)
- sch. 3 Pt. 3 para. 1(c) words substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(c)(ii)
- sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(2)(3) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(d)(iii)
- sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(1) sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4 renumbered as sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(1) by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(d)(i)
- sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(3)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(12)(d)(iii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(c)(iii)
- sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(1)(a) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(12)(d)(ii)
- sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 1(3)(4) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(a)(ii)
- sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 1(4)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(a)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(i)
- sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 1(1)(a) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(a)(i)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)-(4) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(b)(ii)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(1) sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1 renumbered as sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(1) by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(b)(i)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(d)(ii) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(b)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(b)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(3)(b) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(b)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(ii)(cc)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(3)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(b)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(ii)(dd)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(4)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(b)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(ii)(ee)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 2(1)(b)(iii) words omitted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(c)
- sch. 5 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(a) words substituted by S.S.I. 2023/93 art. 40(4)
- sch. 5 Pt. 3 para. 1(a)(ii) word substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(d)(i)(aa)
- sch. 5 Pt. 3 para. 1(a)(ii) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(d)(i)(bb)
- sch. 5 Pt. 4 para. 3(2)(3) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(e)(iii)
- sch. 5 Pt. 4 para. 3(1) sch. 5 Pt. 4 para. 3 renumbered as sch. 5 Pt. 4 para. 3(1) by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(e)(i)
- sch. 5 Pt. 4 para. 3(3)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(14)(e)(iii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(d)(iii)
- sch. 5 Pt. 4 para. 3(1)(a) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(14)(e)(ii)
- Sch. 7 para. 1(c)(d) Sch. 7 para. 1(c) substituted for Sch. 7 para. 1(c)(d) by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 16(a)
- sch. 7 para. 2(3)(4) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(15)(b)
- sch. 7 para. 2(4)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(15)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(e)
- sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1(2) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(a)(iii)
- sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1(1) sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1 renumbered as sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1(1) by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(a)(i)
- sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1(2)(a)(i) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(a)(iii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(i)
- sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1(1)(a)(ii) word substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(a)(ii)
- sch. 8 Pt. 1 para. 1(1)(b)(ii) word substituted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(a)(ii)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(2) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(b)(iv)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)-(4) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(c)(ii)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(1) sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1 renumbered as sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(1) by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(b)(i)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(1) sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2 renumbered as sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(1) by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(c)(i)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(a)(i)(bb) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(b)(iv) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(b)(i)(bb) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(b)(iv) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(c)(iv)(bb) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(b)(iv) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(ii)(cc)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(c)(v)(bb) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(b)(iv) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(ii)(dd)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)(d)(ii) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(c)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(iii)(aa)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(c)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(iii)(bb)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(3)(b) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(c)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(iii)(cc)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(3)(e)(ii) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(c)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(iii)(dd)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(4)(b) and words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(16)(c)(ii) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(f)(iii)(ee)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(1)(a) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(b)(ii)(aa)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(1)(a) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(b)(ii)(bb)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(1)(b) words inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(16)(b)(iii)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 1(2)(c)(i) words substituted by S.S.I. 2023/93 art. 40(5)(a)
- sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 2(2)(a) words substituted by S.S.I. 2023/93 art. 40(5)(b)
- reg. 16(1A) inserted by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 6(b)
- reg. 17(g) words substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 33(4) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(4)(b)
- reg. 19(1)(c) omitted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 33(5) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(4)(c)
- reg. 21(1) reg. 21 renumbered as reg. 21(1) by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 7(a)
- reg. 21(1) words inserted by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 7(b)
- reg. 21(2) inserted by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 7(c)
- reg. 22(8) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(6)(b)
- reg. 22(8)(a)(i)(bb) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(6)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(a)(i)
- reg. 22(8)(b)(i)(bb) substituted in earlier amending provision S.S.I. 2019/71, reg. 22(6)(b) by S.S.I. 2020/380 reg. 3(3)(a)(ii)
- reg. 23(3) inserted by S.S.I. 2019/71 reg. 22(7)(b)
- reg. 24(1) reg. 24 renumbered as reg. 24(1) by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 8(a)
- reg. 24(1)(a) word omitted by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 8(b)(i)
- reg. 24(1)(c)(2)-(5) and words inserted by S.S.I. 2023/370 reg. 8(b)(ii)
PART 2 SRoutine tests and treatment which must be applied to all bovine animals in EC collection centres
1.—(1) The centre veterinarian must ensure that all bovine animals at the centre are subjected at least once a year to the following tests–S
(a)for bovine tuberculosis, an intradermal tuberculin test, carried out in accordance with the procedure laid down in Annex B to Directive 64/432/EEC;
(b)for bovine brucellosis, a serological test carried out in accordance with the procedure described in Annex C to Directive 64/432/EEC;
(c)for enzootic bovine leukosis, a serological test carried out in accordance with the procedure described in Annex D (Chapter II) to Directive 64/432/EEC;
(d)for IBR/IPV, a serological test (whole virus) on a blood sample; and
(e)for BVD/MD, a serological antibody test applied only to seronegative bovine animals.
(2) The centre veterinarian must ensure that bovine animals from which semen is being collected and bovine animals having contact with such bovine animals are subjected at least once a year to tests on samples of preputial specimen for–
(a)Campylobacter fetus ssp. venerealis; and
(b)Trichomonas foetus.
(3) The centre veterinarian must ensure that bovine animals from which semen is to be collected after an interval of more than six months are tested not more than 30 days prior to collection resuming on samples of preputial specimen for–
(a)Campylobacter fetus ssp. venerealis; and
(b)Trichomonas foetus.
(4) Should a bovine animal become serologically positive for BVD/MD, the centre veterinarian shall in respect of every ejaculate of that animal collected between the date of the last negative test (or the date that animal arrived at the centre if the positive result is from the first test carried out there) and the date of the positive test–
(a)where the ejaculate is held at the centre, ensure that it is–
(i)discarded; or
(ii)used or supplied only if tested for BVD/MD with negative results; or
(b)where the ejaculate has been supplied to any person, notify that person that it is subject to the requirements of sub-paragraph (4)(a).
(5) A person given notice under sub-paragraph (4)(b) shall, if the ejaculate is held by or for that person ensure that it is discarded, used or supplied in accordance with sub-paragraph (4)(a).
(6) Where any person has been supplied with ejaculate, other than from the centre, and that person subsequently supplies that ejaculate to any other person, sub-paragraph (4)(b) shall apply equally to that other person.
2.—(1) If a test required under paragraph 1 is positive, the centre veterinarian must ensure that–S
(a)the bovine animal is isolated;
(b)semen collected from that animal since the date of the last negative test (or the date that animal arrived at the centre if the positive result is from the first test carried out there) is–
(i)if held at the centre, not supplied for intra Community trade; and
(ii)if supplied to any person from the centre, the subject of notice to that person under paragraph 2;
(c)semen collected from any other bovine animal at the centre since the date of the positive test is–
(i)if held at the centre–
(aa)kept in separate storage; and
(bb)not supplied for intra Community trade,
until the health status of the centre has been restored to the level required by the Directive and these Regulations;
(ii)if supplied to any person, the subject of notice to that person under sub paragraph (2).
(2) Notice shall be given that semen supplied from–
(a)the bovine animal that tested positive shall not be supplied for intra-Community trade; or
(b)any other bovine animal at the centre shall be–
(i)kept in separate storage; and
(ii)not supplied for intra Community trade,
until the health status of the centre has been restored to the level required by the Directive and these Regulations.
(3) Where any person has been supplied with semen, other than from the centre, and that person subsequently supplies that semen to any other person, sub–paragraph (2) shall apply equally to that other person.
3. A person given notice under paragraphs 1 and 2 must ensure that semen held by or for that person is kept or supplied in accordance with that notice.S
4. Paragraphs 2 and 3 are subject to the exception that ejaculate from a bovine animal that tested positive under paragraph 1 for BVD/MD may be supplied for intra Community trade if the ejaculate tests negative for BVD/MD.S
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