# Council Directive 2005/24/EC of 14 March 2005 with regard to the use of ova and embryos and storage centres for semen from pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (Text with EEA relevance), Article 1

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

Directive 87/328/EEC shall be amended as follows:
1.. Article 1 shall be replaced by the following:
‘Article 1 Member States shall ensure that, without prejudice to animal health rules, there is no prohibition, restriction or impediment on:
the acceptance of pure-bred female animals of the bovine species for breeding purposes,
the acceptance of pure-bred bulls for natural service, and
the use of ova and embryos from pure-bred female animals of the bovine species.’;
2.. Article 4 shall be replaced by the following:
‘Article 4 Member States shall ensure that, for intra-Community trade, the semen referred to in Article 2 is collected, processed and stored in a collection centre, or, if need be, stored in a storage centre, approved in accordance with Council Directive 88/407/EEC of 14 June 1988 laying down the animal health requirements applicable to intra-Community trade in and imports of semen of domestic animals of the bovine species.’.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eudr/2005/24/article/1 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-directive-2005-24/article-1
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