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Division 1.3.2

United Kingdom

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With regard to the breeding of organic animals:

  1. (a)

    reproduction shall use natural methods; however, artificial insemination shall be allowed;

  2. (b)

    reproduction shall not be induced or impeded by treatment with hormones or other substances with a similar effect, except as a form of veterinary therapeutic treatment in the case of an individual animal;

  3. (c)

    other forms of artificial reproduction, such as cloning and embryo transfer, shall not be used;

  4. (d)

    the choice of breeds shall be appropriate to the principles of organic production, shall ensure a high standard of animal welfare and shall contribute to the prevention of any suffering and to avoiding the need for the mutilation of animals.