Annex IV
United Kingdom
Annex IV to Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/717 is replaced by the following:
‘ANNEX IV
MODEL FORMS FOR ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES FOR ENTRY INTO THE UNION OF HYBRID BREEDING PIGS AND THEIR GERMINAL PRODUCTS
SECTION A
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of 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.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
This may be required 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 for the collection of oocytes and embryos by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the animal is to be registered.
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.
Applicable only for purebred breeding pigs of different breeds or lines registered in a breeding register for hybrid breeding pigs.
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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding bodies f1
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 f2 1.
Name of issuing breeding body (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.
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
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual 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 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 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.
Name(s)
13.2.4.
System(s) of identity verification and result(s)
14.
Name of breed society/competent authority/breeding operation maintaining the breeding book/breeding register in which the purebred breeding pig is intended to be entered/registered (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website) f10
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 f11 signing that certificate) 15.4.
Signature: …
SECTION B
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of 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 the instructions in footnote 12.
Delete where not applicable.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
This may be required in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the offspring of the donor animal is to be registered.
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 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 IV 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 1.2. of Part B.
Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.
For semen intended for 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 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding bodies
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 f12 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 animalf13 
Part A.
Information on the donor male hybrid breeding pig f14
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf15/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor male
5.
Identification of donor malef16
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
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 f19
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information f20
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.
Validationf21
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 f22 signing the certificate) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on semen f23
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 of semen
Colour of straws or other packages f24 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packagesf25 Place of collection Date of collection
(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
Others f26 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 f27
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 f28 signing that certificate) 6.4.
Signature: …
SECTION C
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of 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 the instructions in footnote 12.
Delete where not applicable.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
This may be required in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of oocytes by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the offspring of the donor animal is to be registered.
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 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 IV 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 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding bodies
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 production team may be included) Certificate number f29 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 animalf30 
Part A.
Information on the female donor hybrid breeding pig f31
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf32/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor female
5.
Identification of donor femalef33
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
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 f36
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information f37
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.
Validationf38
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 f39 signing the certificate) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on oocytes f40
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 f41 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packages Number of oocytesf42 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 f43 signing that certificate) 5.4.
Signature: …
SECTION D
Zootechnical certificate for entry into the Union of embryos of hybrid breeding pigs
Footnotes: 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 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 A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 12.
Delete where not applicable.
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
This may be required in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of embryos by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the offspring obtained from those embryos is to be registered.
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 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 IV 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 IV 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 2.2. 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 hybrid breeding pigs (Sus scrofa), including purebred breeding pigs of breeds and lines registered in breeding registers maintained by breeding bodies
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 f44 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)f45 
Part A.
Information on the female donor hybrid breeding pig f46
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (provide contact details and, where available, a reference to the website)
2.
Name of breeding register
3.
Name of breedf47/line/cross
4.
Breeding register number of donor female
5.
Identification of donor femalef48
5.1.
System
5.2.
Individual identification number
5.3.
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 f51
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
11.
Additional information f52
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.
Validationf53
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 f54 signing the certificate) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part B.
Information on the donor male hybrid breeding pig
1.
Name of issuing breeding body (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.
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
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.1.
Paternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.1.2.
Paternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.
Dam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.1.
Maternal Grandsire
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual identification number
Breed/line/cross
Name
10.2.2.
Maternal Granddam
Breeding register or breeding book number
Individual 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) 12.4.
Signature: …
Part C.
Information on embryos f55
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 f56 Code on straws or other packages Number of straws or other packages Number of embryos f57 f58 Place of collection or production Date of collection or production
(dd.mm.yyyy or ISO 8601)
Others f59 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 f60 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
-
In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f5
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This may be required 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 for the collection of oocytes and embryos by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the animal is to be registered.
- f6
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If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f7
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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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Applicable only for purebred breeding pigs of different breeds or lines registered in a breeding register for hybrid breeding pigs.
- f11
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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.
- f12
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Keep empty if not applicable.
- f13
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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.
- f14
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Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 12.
- f15
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Delete where not applicable.
- f16
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In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f17
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This may be required in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of semen for artificial insemination by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the offspring of the donor animal is to be registered.
- f18
-
If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f19
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Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f20
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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.
- f21
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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.
- f22
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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.
- f23
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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 IV to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
- f24
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Optional.
- f25
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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 1.2. of Part B.
- f26
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Where applicable, information on sexed semen may be provided.
- f27
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For semen intended for 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.
- f28
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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.
- f29
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Keep empty if not applicable.
- f30
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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 female hybrid breeding pig is attached, a reference (certificate number) to that zootechnical certificate of the donor female hybrid breeding pig must be provided.
- f31
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Part A of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 12.
- f32
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Delete where not applicable.
- f33
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In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f34
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This may be required in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of oocytes by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the offspring of the donor animal is to be registered.
- f35
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If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f36
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Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f37
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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.
- f38
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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.
- f39
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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.
- f40
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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 IV to Regulation (EU) 2017/717, must be attached.
- f41
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Optional.
- f42
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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.
- f43
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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.
- f44
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Keep empty if not applicable.
- f45
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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 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.
- f46
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Part A or B of the zootechnical certificate may be kept empty or removed from the zootechnical certificate following the instructions in footnote 12.
- f47
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Delete where not applicable.
- f48
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In accordance with the legislation on the identification and registration of animals of the country of dispatch.
- f49
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This may be required in accordance with Article 22(2) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1012 for hybrid breeding pigs used for the collection of embryos by breeding operations maintaining the breeding register where the offspring obtained from those embryos is to be registered.
- f50
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If necessary attach additional sheets of paper.
- f51
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Add individual identification number if different from breeding book number.
- f52
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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.
- f53
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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.
- f54
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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.
- f55
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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 IV 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 IV to Regulation (EU) 2017/717.
- (i)
- (a)
- f56
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Optional.
- f57
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Where there is more than one embryo in a straw or another package, a clear indication of the number of embryos is required.
- f58
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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 2.2. of Part C.
- f59
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Where applicable, information on sexed embryos or on the stage of development of the embryo may be provided.
- f60
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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.