Division 1 In Annex VII to Regulation (EC) No 999/2001, point 6 is replaced by the following:

1. 6..

   ‘During a transitional period until 1 January 2007 at the latest and by way of derogation from the restriction set out in point 4(b), where it is difficult to obtain replacement ovine animals of a known genotype, Member States may decide to allow non-pregnant ewes of an unknown genotype to be introduced onto the holdings to which the measures referred to in point 2(b)(i) and (ii) apply.’