Embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species

Draft Ordinance on animal health conditions governing trade in and importation from countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species.

This Draft Ordinance provides rules for animal health conditions governing trade in and importation from countries of embryos of domestic animals of the bovine species. This legislation shall not apply to embryos derived by transfer of nuclei.  Importation of embryos from the territory of a third country or part thereof shall take place only if the embryos: (a) come from donor animals which, immediately prior to the collection of their embryos, have remained for at least six months in the territory of the third country concerned, and in a maximum of two herds complying with at least the set out requirements; (b) comply with the animal health requirements adopted in accordance with the procedure for imports of embryos from that country.