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Annex I

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Annex I to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 is replaced by the following:

‘ANNEX I

MODEL FORMS FOR ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES FOR TRADE IN PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS AND THEIR GERMINAL PRODUCTS

SECTION A

Zootechnical certificate for trade in purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine and caprine species

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.

For animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 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 and porcine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos.

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.

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. 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 breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) 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 Member State 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 trade in purebred breeding animals of the following species:

  1. (a)

    bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f1

  2. (b)

    porcine species (Sus scrofa) f2

  3. (c)

    ovine species (Ovis aries)

  4. (d)

    caprine species (Capra hircus)

All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex

(a logo of the issuing breed society or competent authority may be included)
Certificate number f3

1.

Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (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 animalf4

7.1.

System

7.2.

Individual identification number

7.3.

Animal health identification numberf5

7.4.

Name

8.

Identity verification f6 f7

8.1.

Method

8.2.

Result

9.

Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f8 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 f9

12.1.

Sire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number f10

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.1.

Paternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.2.

Paternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.

Dam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.1.

Maternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.2.

Maternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

13.

Additional information f11

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 f12

14.1.

Date (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601, or 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.

Animal health identification number(s)

14.2.4.

Name(s)

14.2.5.

System(s) of identity verification and result(s)

15.

Validation

15.1.

Done at : …

15.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

15.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f13 signing the certificate)

15.4.

Signature: …

SECTION B

Zootechnical certificate for trade in semen of purebred breeding animals

Footnotes:

Delete where not applicable.

Keep empty if not applicable.

In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor male purebred breeding animal(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male purebred breeding animal(s) must be provided.

Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.

In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as “unique code” in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number.

For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

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 by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination.

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.

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

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.

Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and a copy of the zootechnical certificate for donor males must be attached as follows:

  1. (i)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;

  2. (ii)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is incorporated in the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.

Optional.

A straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one purebred breeding animal, provided information on all contributing donor male purebred breeding animals is provided in point 1.4. of Part B.

Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.

For semen intended for the testing of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine or caprine species which have not undergone performance testing or genetic evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 21(1)(g) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012.

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, 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 Member State 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 trade in semen of purebred breeding animals of the following species:

  1. (a)

    bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f14

  2. (b)

    porcine species (Sus scrofa)

  3. (c)

    ovine species (Ovis aries)

  4. (d)

    caprine species (Capra hircus)

  5. (e)

    equine species (Equus caballus and Equus asinus)

All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex

(a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or semen collection or storage centre may be included)
Certificate number f15
Name of issuing breed society/competent authority/semen collection or storage centre (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animalf16

Part A.

Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal f17

1.

Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)

2.

Name of breeding book

3.

Name of breed of donor male

4.

Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor male is entered

5.

Breeding book number of donor malef18

6.

Individual identification number for donor male of the equine species f19

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7.

Identification of donor malef20

7.1.

System

7.2.

Individual identification number

7.3.

Animal health identification numberf21

7.4.

Name

8.

Identity verification f22 f23

8.1.

Method

8.2.

Result

9.

Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f24 and country of birth of donor male

10.

Name, address and email address of breeder

11.

Name, address and email address of owner

12.

The pedigree of donor male f25

12.1.

Sire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.1.

Paternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.2.

Paternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.

Dam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.1.

Maternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.2.

Maternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

13.

Additional information f26

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 donor male in relation to the breeding programme

13.4.

Other relevant information on donor male

13.5.

Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12

14.

Validationf27

14.1.

Done at: …

14.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

14.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f28 signing the certificate)

14.4.

Signature: …

Part B.

Information on semen f29

1.

Identification of donor male(s)

1.1.

Individual identification number(s)

1.2.

Animal health identification number(s)

1.3.

Individual identification number for donor male(s) of the equine species

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1.4.

Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor male(s)

2.

Identification of semen

Colour of straws or other packages f30 Code on straws or other packagesNumber of straws or other packagesf31 Place of collection

Date of collection

(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)

Others f32

3.

Semen collection or storage centre of dispatch

3.1.

Name

3.2.

Address

3.3.

Approval number

4.

Destination (insert name and address)

5.

Name and address of the breed society, or the third party designated by that breed society, responsible for carrying out testing f33

6.

Validation

6.1.

Done at: …

6.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

6.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f34 signing the certificate)

6.4.

Signature: …

SECTION C

Zootechnical certificate for trade in oocytes of purebred breeding animals

Footnotes:

Delete where not applicable.

Keep empty if not applicable.

In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female purebred breeding animal is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female purebred breeding animal must be provided.

Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.

In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as “unique code” in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number.

For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes.

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.

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

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.

Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and a copy of the zootechnical certificate for the donor female must be attached as follows:

  1. (i)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;

  2. (ii)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is incorporated in the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.

Optional.

Where there is more than one oocyte in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of oocytes is required. A straw or another package shall contain only oocytes collected from one purebred breeding animal.

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, 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 Member State 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 trade in oocytes of purebred breeding animals of the following species:

  1. (a)

    bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f35

  2. (b)

    porcine species (Sus scrofa)

  3. (c)

    ovine species (Ovis aries)

  4. (d)

    caprine species (Capra hircus)

  5. (e)

    equine species (Equus caballus and Equus asinus)

All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex

(a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or embryo production team may be included)
Certificate number f36
Name of issuing breed society/competent authority/embryo production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animalf37

Part A.

Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal f38

1.

Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)

2.

Name of breeding book

3.

Name of breed of donor female

4.

Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor female is entered

5.

Breeding book number of donor femalef39

6.

Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species f40

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7.

Identification of donor femalef41

7.1.

System

7.2.

Individual identification number

7.3.

Animal health identification numberf42

7.4.

Name

8.

Identity verification f43 f44

8.1.

Method

8.2.

Result

9.

Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f45 and country of birth of donor female

10.

Name, address and email address of breeder

11.

Name, address and email address of owner

12.

The pedigree of donor female f46

12.1.

Sire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.1.

Paternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.2.

Paternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.

Dam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.1.

Maternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.2.

Maternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

13.

Additional information f47

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 donor female in relation to the breeding programme

13.4.

Other relevant information on donor female

13.5.

Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12

14.

Validationf48

14.1.

Done at: …

14.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

14.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f49 signing the certificate)

14.4.

Signature: …

Part B.

Information on oocytes f50

1.

Identification of donor female

1.1.

Individual identification number

1.2.

Animal health identification number

1.3.

Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species

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1.4.

Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female

2.

Identification of oocytes

Colour of straws or other packages f51 Code on straws or other packagesNumber of straws or other packagesNumber of oocytesf52 Place of collection

Date of collection

(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)

Others

3.

Embryo production team of dispatch

3.1.

Name

3.2.

Address

3.3.

Approval number

4.

Destination (insert name and address)

5.

Validation

5.1.

Done at: …

5.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

5.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f53 signing the certificate)

5.4.

Signature: …

SECTION D

Zootechnical certificate for trade in embryos of purebred breeding animals

Footnotes:

Delete where not applicable.

Keep empty if not applicable.

In case Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male purebred breeding animal(s), or for the semen of those male purebred breeding animal(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male purebred breeding animal(s), or of the semen of those male purebred breeding animal(s), must be provided.

Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.

In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as “unique code” in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number.

For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

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 by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 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.

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.

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

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.

Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

In case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, points 1 and 2 of Part C must be completed and copies of zootechnical certificate attached as follows:

  1. (a)

    for donor females:

    1. (i)

      in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;

    2. (ii)

      in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is a dedicated Section of the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429;

  2. (b)

    for the fertilising semen:

    1. (i)

      as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or

    2. (ii)

      in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717.

Optional.

Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.

A straw or another package may contain embryos collected, or produced from oocytes collected, from a single female purebred breeding animal fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male purebred breeding animal, provided information on all contributing donor male purebred breeding animals is provided in point 2.4. of Part C.

Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, 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 Member State 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 trade in embryos of purebred breeding animals of the following species:

  1. (a)

    bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f54

  2. (b)

    porcine species (Sus scrofa)

  3. (c)

    ovine species (Ovis aries)

  4. (d)

    caprine species (Capra hircus)

  5. (e)

    equine species (Equus caballus and Equus asinus)

All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex

(a logo of the issuing breed society, competent authority or embryo collection or production team may be included)
Certificate number f55
Name of issuing breed society/competent authority/embryo collection or production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor animal(s)f56

Part A.

Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal f57

1.

Name of issuing breed society/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)

2.

Name of breeding book

3.

Name of breed of donor female

4.

Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor female is entered

5.

Breeding book number of donor femalef58

6.

Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species f59

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7.

Identification of donor femalef60

7.1.

System

7.2.

Individual identification number

7.3.

Animal health identification numberf61

7.4.

Name

8.

Identity verification f62 f63

8.1.

Method

8.2.

Result

9.

Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f64 and country of birth of donor female

10.

Name, address and email address of breeder

11.

Name, address and email address of owner

12.

The pedigree of donor female f65

12.1.

Sire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.1.

Paternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.2.

Paternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.

Dam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.1.

Maternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.2.

Maternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

13.

Additional information f66

13.1.

Results of performance testing of donor female

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 donor female in relation to the breeding programme

13.4.

Other relevant information on donor female

13.5.

Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12

14.

Validationf67

14.1.

Done at: …

14.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

14.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f68 signing the certificate)

14.4.

Signature: …

Part B.

Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal

1.

Name of issuing breed society (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)

2.

Name of breeding book

3.

Name of breed of donor male

4.

Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor male is entered

5.

Breeding book number of donor male

6.

Individual identification number for donor male of the equine species

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7.

Identification of donor male

7.1.

System

7.2.

Individual identification number

7.3.

Animal health identification number

7.4.

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 donor male

10.

Name, address and email address of breeder

11.

Name, address and email address of owner

12.

The pedigree of donor male

12.1.

Sire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.1.

Paternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.1.2.

Paternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.

Dam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.1.

Maternal Grandsire

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

12.2.2.

Maternal Granddam

Breeding book number and section

Individual identification number

Animal health identification number

Name

13.

Additional information

13.1.

Results of performance testing of donor male

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 donor male in relation to the breeding programme

13.4.

Other relevant information on donor male

13.5.

Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 12

14.

Validation

14.1.

Done at : …

14.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

14.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)

14.4.

Signature: …

Part C.

Information on embryos f69

1.

Identification of donor female

1.1.

Individual identification number

1.2.

Animal health identification number

1.3.

Individual identification number for donor female of the equine species

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1.4.

Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female

2.

Identification of donor male(s)

2.1.

Individual identification number(s)

2.2.

Animal health identification number(s)

2.3.

Individual identification number for donor male(s) of the equine species

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2.4.

Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of

2.4.1.

donor male(s)

2.4.2.

semen

3.

Identification of embryos

Colour of straws or other packages f70 Code on straws or other packagesNumber of straws or other packagesNumber of embryos f71 f72 Place of collection or production

Date of collection or production

(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)

Others f73

4.

Embryo collection or production team of dispatch

4.1.

Name

4.2.

Address

4.3.

Approval number

5.

Destination (insert name and address)

Part D.

Information on surrogate recipient of embryo(s)

6.

Individual identification number of surrogate recipient

7.

Validation

7.1.

Done at : …

7.2.

on: …

(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue)

7.3.

Name and capacity of the signatory: …

(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate)

7.4.

Signature: …

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Annotations

Footnotes

f1

Delete where not applicable.

f2

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.

f3

Keep empty if not applicable.

f4

For animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

f5

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

f6

Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 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 and porcine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos.

f7

If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.

f8

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.

f9

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

f10

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.

f11

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.

f12

Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.

f13

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

f14

Delete where not applicable.

f15

Keep empty if not applicable.

f16

In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor male purebred breeding animal(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male purebred breeding animal(s) must be provided.

f17

Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.

f18

In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.

f19

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as “unique code” in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number.

f20

For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

f21

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

f22

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 by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination.

f23

If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.

f24

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.

f25

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

f26

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.

f27

Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.

f28

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

f29

In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and a copy of the zootechnical certificate for donor males must be attached as follows:

  1. (i)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;

  2. (ii)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is incorporated in the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.

f30

Optional.

f31

A straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one purebred breeding animal, provided information on all contributing donor male purebred breeding animals is provided in point 1.4. of Part B.

f32

Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.

f33

For semen intended for the testing of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine or caprine species which have not undergone performance testing or genetic evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 21(1)(g) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012.

f34

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

f35

Delete where not applicable.

f36

Keep empty if not applicable.

f37

In case Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female purebred breeding animal is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female purebred breeding animal must be provided.

f38

Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.

f39

In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.

f40

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as “unique code” in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number.

f41

For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

f42

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

f43

This may be required by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes.

f44

If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.

f45

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.

f46

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

f47

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.

f48

Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.

f49

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

f50

In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part A of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, point 1 of Part B must be completed and a copy of the zootechnical certificate for the donor female must be attached as follows:

  1. (i)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;

  2. (ii)

    in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is incorporated in the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429.

f51

Optional.

f52

Where there is more than one oocyte in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of oocytes is required. A straw or another package shall contain only oocytes collected from one purebred breeding animal.

f53

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

f54

Delete where not applicable.

f55

Keep empty if not applicable.

f56

In case Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male purebred breeding animal(s), or for the semen of those male purebred breeding animal(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male purebred breeding animal(s), or of the semen of those male purebred breeding animal(s), must be provided.

f57

Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 16.

f58

In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, leave blank if breeding book number is equal to individual identification number.

f59

Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number. In the case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, indicate the individual identification number in accordance with point 3 of Chapter I of Part 1 of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, referred to as “unique code” in Article 114(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429. If individual identification number is either not available or different from the number under which the animal is entered in the breeding book, enter breeding book number.

f60

For animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species, individual identification in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals. For animals of the porcine species, individual identification in accordance with the rules of the breeding programme approved in accordance with Article 8(3), and, where applicable, Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals.

f61

Only required for animals of the porcine species: Identification number in accordance with Union animal health legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the porcine species.

f62

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 by breed societies in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 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.

f63

If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.

f64

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.

f65

Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.

f66

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.

f67

Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breed society, or by a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of that Regulation.

f68

That individual shall be a representative of the breed society, or of a competent authority referred to in Article 30(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.

f69

In case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team authorised in accordance with Article 31(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, and Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate, points 1 and 2 of Part C must be completed and copies of zootechnical certificate attached as follows:

  1. (a)

    for donor females:

    1. (i)

      in case of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine or porcine species, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;

    2. (ii)

      in case of purebred breeding animals of the equine species, in accordance with the model laid down in the Annex to Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/1940, of which at least Part I is a dedicated Section of the single lifetime identification document issued in accordance with Article 118(2)(b) of Regulation (EU) 2016/429;

  2. (b)

    for the fertilising semen:

    1. (i)

      as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or

    2. (ii)

      in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex I to Regulation (EU) 2017/717.

f70

Optional.

f71

Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.

f72

A straw or another package may contain embryos collected, or produced from oocytes collected, from a single female purebred breeding animal fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male purebred breeding animal, provided information on all contributing donor male purebred breeding animals is provided in point 2.4. of Part C.

f73

Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.