Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)

Articles 2 and 3 of this Order, which apply in England only—

(a)

specify the artificial insemination of cows as a minor treatment, test or operation for the purposes of section 19(4)(e) of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966 (c. 36); and

(b)

specify the conditions that apply in relation to the carrying out of artificial insemination of cows by a person who is not a veterinary surgeon.

Articles 5 to 8, which apply in the United Kingdom—

(a)

specify the artificial insemination of mares as a minor treatment, test or operation for the purposes of section 19(4)(e) of the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966; and

(b)

specify the conditions that apply in relation to the carrying out of artificial insemination of mares by a person who is not a veterinary surgeon.

A full regulatory impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no impact on the private or voluntary sectors is foreseen.