# The Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026, Regulation 6: Aborted bovine foetuses, stillborn bovine calves or bovine calves that have died before being tagged

Extent: N.I.

The keeper of an aborted bovine foetus, stillborn bovine calf or bovine calf that has died before being tagged shall ensure that as soon as reasonably practicable, after the discovery of that bovine—
(a) a tissue sample is taken from it;
(b) that abortion, stillbirth or birth is notified to the Department; and
(c) the tissue sample is dispatched to an approved laboratory within 7 days of its taking.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2026/14/regulation/6 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/bovine-genetics-genotyping-scheme-regulations-northern-ireland-2026/regulation-6
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