Annex III
United Kingdom
Annex III to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX III
MODEL FORMS FOR ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES FOR ENTRY INTO THE UNION OF PUREBRED BREEDING ANIMALS AND THEIR GERMINAL PRODUCTS
SECTION A
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine 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.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the animal is to be entered.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided.
As regards section of the breeding book, insert “main section” or “supplementary section”. Information on additional generations may be provided.
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
If the results of performance testing or genetic evaluation can be accessed on a website, a direct reference to that website may be provided instead.
Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
Notes: • The zootechnical certificate shall be issued in at least one of the official languages of the country of dispatch. • The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. • The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. • The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for entry into the Union of purebred breeding animals of the following species:
- (a)
bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f1
- (b)
porcine species (Sus scrofa) f2
- (c)
ovine species (Ovis aries)
- (d)
caprine species (Capra hircus)
- (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 breeding body may be included) Certificate number f3 1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding book
3.
Name of breed of purebred breeding animal
4.
Class within the main section of the breeding book where animal is entered
5.
Sex of animal
6.
Breeding book number of animal
7.
Identification of purebred breeding animalf4
7.1.
System
7.2.
Individual identification number
7.3.
Name
8.
8.1.
Method
8.2.
Result
9.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f7 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 f8 of the purebred breeding animal
12.1.
Sire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number f9
Name
12.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.2.
Dam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
13.
Additional information f10
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 f11
14.1.
Date (insert date in format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601or indicate in the same date format the mating period from …. to ….)
14.2.
Identification of the fertilising male(s)
14.2.1.
Breeding book number(s) and section(s)
14.2.2.
Individual identification number(s)
14.2.3.
Name(s)
14.2.4.
System(s) of identity verification and result(s)
15.
Name of breed society/competent authority/breeding operation maintaining the breeding book/breeding register into which the purebred breeding animal is intended to be entered/registered (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
16.
Validation
16.1.
Done at: …
16.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 16.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f12 signing that certificate) 16.4.
Signature: …
SECTION B
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of 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 14.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required 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 by breed society maintaining the breeding book where the offspring of the donor animal is to be entered.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided.
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.
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 males, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
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 1.2. 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 breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 country of dispatch. • The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. • The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. • The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for entry into the Union of semen of purebred breeding animals of the following species:
- (a)
bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f13
- (b)
porcine species (Sus scrofa)
- (c)
ovine species (Ovis aries)
- (d)
caprine species (Capra hircus)
- (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 breeding body or semen collection or storage centre may be included) Certificate number f14 Name of issuing breeding body/semen collection or storage centre (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animalf15 
Part A.
Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal f16
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding book
3.
Name of breed of 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.
Identification of donor malef17
6.1.
System
6.2.
Individual identification number
6.3.
Name
7.
7.1.
Method
7.2.
Result
8.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f20 and country of birth of donor male
9.
Name, address and email address of breeder
10.
Name, address and email address of owner
11.
The pedigree of donor male f21
11.1.
Sire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number f22
Name
11.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.
Dam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.
Additional information f23
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 donor male in relation to the breeding programme
12.4.
Other relevant information on donor male
12.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 11
13.
Validationf24
13.1.
Done at: …
13.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 13.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f25 signing the certificate) 13.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on semen f26
1.
Identification of donor male(s)
1.1.
Individual identification number(s)
1.2.
Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of donor male(s)
2.
Identification system
Colour of straws or other packages f27 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packagesf28 Place of collection Date of collection
(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
Others f29 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 f30
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 f31 signing that certificate) 6.4.
Signature: …
SECTION C
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of 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 14.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the offspring of the donor animal is to be entered.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided.
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.
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex III 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 purebred breeding animal.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 country of dispatch. • The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. • The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. • The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for entry into the Union of oocytes of purebred breeding animals of the following species:
- (a)
bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f32
- (b)
porcine species (Sus scrofa)
- (c)
ovine species (Ovis aries)
- (d)
caprine species (Capra hircus)
- (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 body or embryo production team may be included) Certificate number f33 Name of issuing breeding body/embryo production team (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)/reference to zootechnical certificate of donor animalf34 
Part A.
Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal f35
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding book
3.
Name of breed of donor female
4.
Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor female is entered
5.
Breeding book number of donor female
6.
Identification of donor femalef36
6.1.
System
6.2.
Individual identification number
6.3.
Name
7.
7.1.
Method
7.2.
Result
8.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f39 and country of birth of donor female
9.
Name, address and email address of breeder
10.
Name, address and email address of owner
11.
The pedigree of donor female f40
11.1.
Sire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number f41
Name
11.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.
Dam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.
Additional information f42
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 donor female in relation to the breeding programme
12.4.
Other relevant information on donor female
12.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 11
13.
Validationf43
13.1.
Done at: …
13.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 13.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f44 signing the certificate) 13.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on oocytes f45
1.
Identification of donor female
1.1.
Individual identification number
1.2.
Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female
2.
Identification of oocytes
Colour of straws or other packages f46 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packages Number of oocytesf47 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 f48 signing that certificate) 5.4.
Signature: …
SECTION D
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of 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 14.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the offspring obtained from those embryos is to be entered.
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
For animals of the ovine and caprine species kept in extensive farming conditions, instead of the date of birth, the year of birth (yyyy) and date of identification (dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) may be provided.
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.
Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation.
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
In case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 III 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 III 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 2.2. 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 body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo collection or production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 country of dispatch. • The colour of the signature must be different from that of the printing. • The zootechnical certificate may be issued in portrait or landscape orientation. • The footnotes and notes of this zootechnical certificate may not be printed, provided a reference to a directly accessible multilingual source of information is included in the title. Zootechnical certificate, in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, for entry into the Union of embryos of purebred breeding animals of the following species:
- (a)
bovine species (Bos taurus, Bos indicus, Bubalus bubalis) f49
- (b)
porcine species (Sus scrofa)
- (c)
ovine species (Ovis aries)
- (d)
caprine species (Capra hircus)
- (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 breeding body or embryo collection or production team may be included) Certificate number f50 Name of issuing breeding body/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)f51 
Part A.
Information on the donor female purebred breeding animal f52
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding book
3.
Name of breed of donor female
4.
Class within the main section of the breeding book where donor female is entered
5.
Breeding book number of donor female
6.
Identification of donor femalef53
6.1.
System
6.2.
Individual identification number
6.3.
Name
7.
7.1.
Method
7.2.
Result
8.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) f56 and country of birth of donor female
9.
Name, address and email address of breeder
10.
Name, address and email address of owner
11.
The pedigree of donor female f57
11.1.
Sire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number f58
Name
11.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.
Dam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.
Additional information f59
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 donor female in relation to the breeding programme
12.4.
Other relevant information on donor female
12.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 11
13.
Validationf60
13.1.
Done at: …
13.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 13.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual f61 signing the certificate) 13.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on the donor male purebred breeding animal
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding book
3.
Name of breed of 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.
Identification of donor male
6.1.
System
6.2.
Individual identification number
6.3.
Name
7.
Identity verification
7.1.
Method
7.2.
Result
8.
Date (use format dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601) and country of birth of donor male
9.
Name, address and email address of breeder
10.
Name, address and email address of owner
11.
The pedigree of donor male
11.1.
Sire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.
Dam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
11.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding book number and section
Individual identification number
Name
12.
Additional information
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 donor male in relation to the breeding programme
12.4.
Other relevant information on donor male
12.5.
Other relevant information, including results of performance testing or genetic evaluation, on parents and grandparents, if not indicated in point 11
13.
Validation
13.1.
Done at: …
13.2.
on: …
(insert place of issue) (insert date of issue) 13.3.
Name and capacity of the signatory: …
(insert in capital letters name and capacity of the individual signing the certificate) 13.4.
Signature: …
Part C.
Information on embryos f62
1.
Identification of donor female
1.1.
Individual identification number
1.2.
Reference to zootechnical certificate of donor female
2.
Identification of donor male(s)
2.1.
Individual identification number(s)
2.2.
Reference(s) to zootechnical certificate(s) of
2.2.1.
donor male(s)
2.2.2.
semen
3.
Identification of embryos
Colour of straws or other packages f63 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packages Number of embryos f64 f65 Place of collection or production Date of collection or production
(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
Others f66 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 that 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
-
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f5
-
Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the porcine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination or for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine, porcine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the animal is to be entered.
- f6
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f7
-
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.
- f8
-
As regards section of the breeding book, insert “main section” or “supplementary section”. Information on additional generations may be provided.
- f9
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f10
-
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.
- f11
-
Required in the case of pregnant females. Information may be indicated in a separate document.
- f12
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
- f13
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f14
-
Keep empty if not applicable.
- f15
-
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.
- f16
-
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 14.
- f17
-
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f18
-
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 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 by breed society maintaining the breeding book where the offspring of the donor animal is to be entered.
- f19
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f20
-
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.
- f21
-
Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
- f22
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f23
-
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.
- f24
-
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation.
- f25
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
- f26
-
In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by a semen collection or storage centre acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 males, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
- f27
-
Optional.
- f28
-
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 1.2. of Part B.
- f29
-
Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.
- f30
-
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.
- f31
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of a semen collection or storage centre acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
- f32
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f33
-
Keep empty if not applicable.
- f34
-
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.
- f35
-
Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 14.
- f36
-
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f37
-
This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the offspring of the donor animal is to be entered.
- f38
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f39
-
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.
- f40
-
Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
- f41
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f42
-
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.
- f43
-
Only required if Part A of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation.
- f44
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
- f45
-
In case only Part B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by an embryo production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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, issued in accordance with the model laid down in Section A of Annex III to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
- f46
-
Optional.
- f47
-
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.
- f48
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, or of an embryo production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
- f49
-
Delete where not applicable.
- f50
-
Keep empty if not applicable.
- f51
-
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.
- f52
-
Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 14.
- f53
-
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f54
-
Required in accordance with Article 22(1) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination. This may be required for purebred breeding animals of the bovine, porcine, ovine, caprine and equine species used for the collection of oocytes and embryos in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 by breed societies maintaining the breeding book where the offspring obtained from those embryos is to be entered.
- f55
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f56
-
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.
- f57
-
Insert “main section” or “supplementary section” as appropriate. Information on additional generations may be provided.
- f58
-
Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f59
-
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.
- f60
-
Only required if Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate is issued by the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 and Parts C and D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(1) of that Regulation.
- f61
-
That individual shall be a representative of the breeding body, including official service of the country of dispatch, which is listed in accordance with Article 34 of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012, who is authorised to sign the zootechnical certificate.
- f62
-
In case only Part C and, where applicable, Part D of the zootechnical certificate are issued by an embryo collection or production team acting on behalf of the breeding body in accordance with Article 33(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 III 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 III to Regulation (EU) 2017/717.
- (i)
- (a)
- f63
-
Optional.
- f64
-
Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.
- f65
-
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 2.2. of Part C.
- f66
-
Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.