International trade: artificial breeding controls (ABC) - policy
ABC Policy
Bovine semen
Intra-Community trade in bovine semen is governed by Council Directive 88/407/EEC (PDF 343KB), as amended.
The new Bovine Semen Regulations 2007 (England) (PDF 160 KB) came into force on the 22 May 2007. These new regulations have been created to cover the collection, processing and storage of bovine semen for domestic market only.
The new regulations also incorporate fees and charges for all services rendered which are being implemented by Animal Health (formerly State Veterinary Service).
Bovine embryos
Intra-Community trade in bovine embryos and ova is governed by Council Directive 89/556/EC, as amended.
Controls on the collection, processing, storage and movement of embryos for the domestic only market is governed by the Bovine Embryo (Collection, Production & Transfer) Regulations 1995.
The fees relating to bovine embryos are laid out in the Bovine Embryo (Collection, Production & Transfer) (Fees) Regulations 1995.
Porcine semen
Intra-Community trade in porcine semen is governed by Council Directive 90/429/EEC, as amended.
Controls on the collection, processing and movement of semen for the domestic-only market is governed by the Artificial Insemination of Pigs (England and Wales) Regulations 1964, as amended (and by corresponding legislation in Scotland).
The fees relating to porcine semen are laid out in the Artificial Insemination (Cattle and Pigs) (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 1992.
Ovine and caprine semen and embryos
Intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine semen and embryos is governed by Council Directive 92/65/EEC, as amended.
There is no domestic legislation for trade in ovine & caprine semen and embryos in the domestic-only market.
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June 13, 2008
Page published: November 22, 2006