Division 1 The framework for the recognition of the TSE-resistant status of flocks of ovine animals shall recognise the TSE-resistant status of flocks of ovine animals that as a result of participation in the breeding programme as provided for in Article 6a, satisfy the criteria required in that programme.F1

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That recognition shall be granted on at least the following two levels:

(a)
level I flocks shall be flocks composed entirely of ovine animals of the ARR/ARR genotype;
(b)
level II flocks shall be flocks whose progeny have been sired exclusively by rams of the ARR/ARR genotype.

F2The appropriate authority may decide to grant recognition on further levels to suit national requirements.

Annotations

F1: Substituted by Commission Regulation (EU) No 630/2013 of 28 June 2013 amending the Annexes to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (Text with EEA relevance).
F2: Words in Annex 7 Ch. C Pt. 4 point 1 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies and Animal By-Products (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/170), regs. 1, 2(54)(c); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

F1: Inserted by Regulation (EC) No 1923/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 December 2006 amending Regulation (EC) No 999/2001 laying down rules for the prevention, control and eradication of certain transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (Text with EEA relevance).