Article 3 Derogation from the movement of equidae from the regions listed in the Annex to other Member States as regards registered horses participating in certain competitions and events

By way of derogation from Article 2(1)(a), (b), (c), (d) and (f), Romania may authorise the dispatch to other Member States of consignments of registered horses for participation in competitions organised under the auspices of the World Equestrian Federation (FEI), or in major international horse race events, subject to compliance with the following conditions:

1. (a)

   the horses must have undergone an AGID test, carried out with negative results in accordance with the criteria established by the Manual, on a blood sample taken within 10 days prior to the date of dispatch from the approved holding;

2. (b)

   all equidae on the approved holding and within a perimeter of 200 m around the approved holding have undergone an AGID test carried out with negative results on a blood sample taken between 90 and 180 days before the date of intended movement;

3. (c)

   the conditions laid down in Article 2(1)(e) and (g).