Annex II
United Kingdom
Annex II to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX II
MODEL FORMS FOR ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES FOR TRADE IN HYBRID BREEDING PIGS AND THEIR GERMINAL PRODUCTS
SECTION A
Zootechnical certificate for trade in hybrid breeding pigs
Footnotes: A single zootechnical certificate may be issued for a group of hybrid breeding pigs provided that those hybrid breeding pigs have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire and that individual information is provided in points 4, 5, 6.2, 12 and, as appropriate, 13 of this zootechnical certificate.
Keep empty if not applicable.
Delete where not applicable.
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.
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes and embryos.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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 operation, 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations f1
All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex
(a logo of the issuing breeding operation or competent authority may be included) Certificate number f2 1.
Name of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf3/line/cross of hybrid breeding pig
4.
Sex of animal
5.
Breeding register number of animal
6.
Identification of animalf4
6.1.
System
6.2.
Individual identification number
6.3.
Animal health identification number
6.4.
Name
7.
7.1.
Method
7.2.
Result
8.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of animal
9.
Name, address and email address of breeder
10.
Name, address and email address of owner
11.
The pedigree of the hybrid breeding pig
11.1.
Sire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number f7
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
12.
Additional information f8
12.1.
Results of performance testing
12.2.
Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
12.3.
Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of the animal in relation to the breeding programme
12.4.
Other relevant information on hybrid breeding pig
12.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 11
13.
Insemination/mating f9
13.1.
Date (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601, or indicate in the same date format the mating period from …. to …)
13.2.
Identification of the fertilising male(s)
13.2.1.
Breeding register or breeding book number(s)
13.2.2.
Individual identification number(s)
13.2.3.
Animal health identification number(s)
13.2.4.
Name(s)
13.2.5.
System(s) of identity verification and result(s)
14.
Name and address of consignee
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 f10 signing the certificate) 15.4.
Signature: …
SECTION B
Zootechnical certificate for trade in semen of hybrid breeding pigs
Footnotes: 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 hybrid breeding pig(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male hybrid breeding pig(s) must be provided.
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.
Delete where not applicable.
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.
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, 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 breeding operation, 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 copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor male hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
Optional.
A straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 1.3. of Part B.
Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.
For semen intended for the performance testing or genetic evaluation of hybrid breeding pigs which have not undergone such testing or evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 24(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations
All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex
(a logo of the issuing breeding operation, competent authority or semen collection or storage centre may be included) Certificate number f11 Name of issuing breeding operation/competent authority/semen collection or storage centre/(provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animalf12 
Part A.
Information on the donor male hybrid breeding pig f13
1.
Name of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf14/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor male
5.
Identification of donor malef15
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
Animal health identification number
5.4.
Name
6.
6.1.
Method
6.2.
Result
7.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor male
8.
Name, address and email address of breeder
9.
Name, address and email address of owner
10.
The pedigree of donor male
10.1.
Sire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number f18
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information f19
11.1.
Results of performance testing
11.2.
Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
11.3.
Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor male in relation to the breeding programme
11.4.
Other relevant information on donor male
11.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10
12.
Validationf20
12.1.
Done at : …
12.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 12.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f21 signing the certificate) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on semen f22
1.
Identification of donor male(s)
1.1.
Individual identification number(s)
1.2.
Animal health identification number(s)
1.3.
Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor male(s)
2.
Identification of semen
Colour of straws or other packages f23 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packagesf24 Place of collection Date of collection
(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
Others f25 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 breeding operation, or the third party designated by that breeding operation, responsible for carrying out testing f26
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 f27 signing the certificate) 6.4.
Signature: …
SECTION C
Zootechnical certificate for trade in oocytes of hybrid breeding pigs
Footnotes: 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 hybrid breeding pig is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female hybrid breeding pig must be provided.
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.
Delete where not applicable.
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.
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of oocytes.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, 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 breeding operation, 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 copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor female hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
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 hybrid breeding pig.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations
All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex
(a logo of the issuing breeding operation, competent authority or embryo production team may be included) Certificate number f28 Name of issuing breeding operation/competent authority/embryo production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animalf29 
Part A.
Information on the donor female hybrid breeding pig f30
1.
Name of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf31/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor female
5.
Identification of donor femalef32
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
Animal health identification number
5.4.
Name
6.
6.1.
Method
6.2.
Result
7.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor female
8.
Name, address and email address of breeder
9.
Name, address and email address of owner
10.
The pedigree of donor female
10.1.
Sire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number f35
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information f36
11.1.
Results of performance testing
11.2.
Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
11.3.
Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of the donor female in relation to the breeding programme
11.4.
Other relevant information on donor female
11.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10
12.
Validationf37
12.1.
Done at : …
12.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 12.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f38 signing the certificate) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on oocytes f39
1.
Identification of donor female
1.1.
Individual identification number
1.2.
Animal health identification number
1.3.
Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female
2.
Identification system
Colour of straws or other packages f40 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packages Number of oocytesf41 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 f42 signing the certificate) 5.4.
Signature: …
SECTION D
Zootechnical certificate for trade in embryos of hybrid breeding pigs
Footnotes: Keep empty if not applicable.
In case Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or for the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or of the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), must be provided.
Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.
Delete where not applicable.
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.
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes or embryos.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
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.
Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, 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 breeding operation, 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 certificates attached as follows:
- (a)
for donor females, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;
- (b)
for the fertilising semen:
- (i)
as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or
- (ii)
in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex II 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 hybrid breeding pig fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 2.3. 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 breeding operation, 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding operations
All EU official languages of the zootechnical certificates, including footnotes and notes, are available in EUR-Lex
(a logo of the issuing breeding operation, competent authority or embryo collection or production team may be included) Certificate number f43 Name of issuing breeding operation/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)f44 
Part A.
Information on the donor female hybrid breeding pig f45
1.
Name of issuing breeding operation/competent authority (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf46/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor female
5.
Identification of donor femalef47
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
Animal health identification number
5.4.
Name
6.
6.1.
Method
6.2.
Result
7.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor female
8.
Name, address and email address of breeder
9.
Name, address and email address of owner
10.
The pedigree of donor female
10.1.
Sire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number f50
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information f51
11.1.
Results of performance testing
11.2.
Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
11.3.
Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor female in relation to the breeding programme
11.4.
Other relevant information on donor female
11.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10
12.
Validationf52
12.1.
Done at: …
12.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 12.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f53 signing the certificate) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on the donor male hybrid breeding pig
1.
Name of issuing breeding operation (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breed/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor male
5.
Identification of donor male
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
Animal health identification number
5.4.
Name
6.
Identity verification
6.1.
Method
6.2.
Result
7.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor male
8.
Name, address and email address of breeder
9.
Name, address and email address of owner
10.
The pedigree of donor male
10.1.
Sire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Animal health identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information
11.1.
Results of performance testing
11.2.
Up-to-date results of the genetic evaluation carried out last on …(insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
11.3.
Genetic defects and genetic peculiarities of donor male in relation to the breeding programme
11.4.
Other relevant information on donor male
11.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 10
12.
Validation
12.1.
Done at: …
12.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 12.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate) 14.2.
Signature: …
Part C.
Information on embryos f54
1.
Identification of donor female
1.1.
Individual identification number
1.2.
Animal health identification number
1.3.
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.
Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of
2.3.1.
donor male(s)
2.3.2.
semen
3.
Identification of embryos
Colour of straws or other packages f55 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packages Number of embryos f56 f57 Place of collection or production Date of collection or production
(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
Others f58 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 f59 signing that certificate) 7.4.
Signature: …
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Annotations
Footnotes
- f1
-
A single zootechnical certificate may be issued for a group of hybrid breeding pigs provided that those hybrid breeding pigs have the same age and the same genetic dam and sire and that individual information is provided in points 4, 5, 6.2, 12 and, as appropriate, 13 of this zootechnical certificate.
- f2
-
Keep empty if not applicable.
- f3
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f4
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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
-
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes and embryos.
- f6
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f7
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f8
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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.
- f9
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Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.
- f10
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That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.
- f11
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Keep empty if not applicable.
- f12
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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 hybrid breeding pig(s) is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor male hybrid breeding pig(s) must be provided.
- f13
-
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.
- f14
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f15
-
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.
- f16
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This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination.
- f17
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f18
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f19
-
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.
- f20
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Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, 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.
- f21
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.
- f22
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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 copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor male hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
- f23
-
Optional.
- f24
-
A straw or another package may contain semen collected from more than one hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 1.3. of Part B.
- f25
-
Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.
- f26
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For semen intended for the performance testing or genetic evaluation of hybrid breeding pigs which have not undergone such testing or evaluation, in accordance with the quantity limits referred to in Article 24(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012.
- f27
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That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.
- f28
-
Keep empty if not applicable.
- f29
-
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 hybrid breeding pig is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female hybrid breeding pig must be provided.
- f30
-
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.
- f31
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f32
-
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.
- f33
-
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of oocytes.
- f34
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f35
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f36
-
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.
- f37
-
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, 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.
- f38
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.
- f39
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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 copies of the zootechnical certificates for the donor female hybrid breeding pigs, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
- f40
-
Optional.
- f41
-
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 hybrid breeding pig.
- f42
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.
- f43
-
Keep empty if not applicable.
- f44
-
In case Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate is/are kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate and a copy of the zootechnical certificate issued for the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or for the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female or male hybrid breeding pig(s), or of the semen of those male hybrid breeding pig(s), must be provided.
- f45
-
Part(s) A and/or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following instructions in footnote 12.
- f46
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f47
-
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.
- f48
-
This may be required by breeding operations in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or used for the collection of oocytes or embryos.
- f49
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f50
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f51
-
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.
- f52
-
Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding operation, 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.
- f53
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.
- f54
-
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 certificates attached as follows:
- (a)
for donor females, in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717;
- (b)
for the fertilising semen:
- (i)
as described in point (a), with the necessary adaptations for donor males, or
- (ii)
in accordance with the model laid down in Section B of Annex II to Regulation (EU) 2017/717.
- (i)
- (a)
- f55
-
Optional.
- f56
-
Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.
- f57
-
A straw or another package may contain embryos collected, or produced from oocytes collected, from a single female hybrid breeding pig fertilised with semen collected from more than one donor male hybrid breeding pig, provided information on all contributing donor male hybrid breeding pigs is provided in point 2.3. of Part C.
- f58
-
Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.
- f59
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding operation, 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.