# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 of 10 April 2017 laying down rules for the application of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 of the European Parliament and of the Council with regard to the model forms of zootechnical certificates for breeding animals and their germinal products (Text with EEA relevance), Section A: Zootechnical certificate for entry into the United Kingdom of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine species

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

Footnotes:
Delete where not applicable.
A single zootechnical certificate may be issued for a group of purebred breeding animals of the porcine species provided that those purebred breeding animals have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire and that individual information is provided in points 5, 6, 7.2, 13 and, as appropriate, 14 of this zootechnical certificate.
Keep empty if not applicable.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the animal is to be entered.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided.
As regards section of the breeding book, insert ‘main section’ or ‘supplementary section’. Information on additional generations may be provided.
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead.
Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
Notes:
• The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the country of dispatch.
• The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing.
• The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation.
• The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title.
Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for entry into the United Kingdom of purebred breeding animals of the following species:
(a) bovine species ( Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis )
(b) porcine species ( Sus scrofa )
(c) ovine species ( Ovis aries )
(d) caprine species ( Capra hircus )
(e) equine species ( Equus caballus and Equus asinus )
...
(a logo of the issuing breeding body may be included)
Certificate number
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding book
3.
Name of breed of purebred breeding animal
4.
Class within the main section of the breeding book where animal is entered
5.
Sex of animal
6.
Breeding book number of animal
7.
Identification of purebred breeding animal
7.1.
System
7.2.
Individual identification number
7.3.
Name
8.
Identity verification
8.1.
Method
8.2.
Result
9.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of animal
10.
Name, address and email address of breeder
11.
Name, address and email address of owner
12.
The pedigree of the purebred breeding animal
12.1.
Sire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.2.
Dam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
13.
Additional information
13.1.
Results of performance testing
13.2.
Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on … (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
13.3.
Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of the animal in relation to the breeding programme
13.4.
Other relevant information on purebred breeding animal
13.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12
14.
Insemination/mating
14.1.
Date (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601or indicate in the same date format the mating period from …. to ….)
14.2.
Identification of the fertilising male(s)
14.2.1.
Breeding book number(s) and section(s)
14.2.2.
Individual identification number(s)
14.2.3.
Name(s)
14.2.4.
System(s) of identity verification and result(s)
15.
Name of breed society/competent authority/breeding operation maintaining the breeding book/breeding register into which the purebred breeding animal is intended to be entered/registered ( provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website )
16.
Validation
16.1.
Done at: …
16.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue)
(insert date of issue)
16.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing that certificate)
16.4.
Signature: …

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2017/717/annex/III/section/A (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2017-717/annex-III/section-A
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.