Regulation 3 Recognition of organisations and maintenance of flock book or herd book

(1)

The Minister may recognise by notice in writing as a recognised organisation any organisation which satisfies the criteria specified in—

(a)

Part I of Schedule 1, in relation to sheep and goats;

(b)

Part I of Schedule 2, in relation to pigs;

(c)

Part I of Schedule 3, in relation to bovines.

which recognition may be withdrawn by notice in writing at any time if the criteria are not satisfied.

(2)

A recognised organisation shall maintain or establish a flock book or herd book.

(3)

No animal shall be eligible for entry or be entered or registered in a flock book or herd book unless it satisfies the criteria specified in—

(a)

Part II of Schedule 1, in relation to sheep and goats;

(b)

Part II of Schedule 2, in relation to pigs;

(c)

Part II of Schedule 3, in relation to bovines,

(4)

A recognised organisation, if requested by the owner, shall issue a completed zootechnical certificate containing, as a minimum, the information specified in—

(a)

Part III of Schedule 1, in relation to sheep and goats;

(b)

Part III of Schedule 2, in relation to pigs;

(c)

Part III of Schedule 3, in relation to bovines,

and, respectively, their semen, ova and embryos.