# The Diseases of Animals (Northern Ireland) Order 1981, Article 32B: Identification of genetically susceptible livestock


(1) The Department may by order make provision requiring the keeper of any livestock—
(a) to allow an inspector to take a sample from it, for the purpose of establishing its genotype;
(b) to allow an inspector to administer or otherwise attach to it an identification device;
(c) where the genotype of the livestock has been established (whether or not as a result of the exercise of powers conferred by this Part) to keep a record of its genotype.
(2) An order under paragraph (1) may, in particular—
(a) provide that only identification devices of a kind specified in the order may be administered or attached;
(b) make provision as to the assistance which an inspector may require the keeper to give;
(c) make provision with respect to the testing of samples;
(d) require the issuing and keeping of certificates recording the genotypes of livestock.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/1981/1115/article/32B (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/diseases-of-animals-northern-ireland-order-1981/article-32B
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