L.S. 437.37(R) Regolamenti dwar Partikolaritajiet taċ-Ċertifikati Żootekniċi ta’ Semen, Ova u Embrijoni minn Equidae Reġistrati Imħassrin bl-Avviż Le

(1)The title of these regulations is the Particulars found in Zootechnical Certificates of Semen, Ova and Embryos from Registered Equidae Regulations. Citation and scope.

(2)The scope of these regulations is to implement the provisions found under European Union Commission Decision 96/ 79/EEC laying down the zootechnical certificates of semen, ova and embryos from registered equidae. This Decision finds a legal basis under European Union Council Directive 90/427/EEC, article 8

(2). 2. The following particulars must be mentioned in the certificate for semen of registered equidae: (

1. a)Data concerning the donor stallion - issuing body, name and address of the stud-book of origin, breed, original entry number in stud-book (where available), name of the animal, date of issue of the certificate, system of identification (e. g. microchip, tattoo, brand, picture), identification, information if blood-typing or a test giving equivalent scientific guarantee for verifying the pedigree has been carried out, date of birth, name and address of owner, name and stud-book numbers of parents and the sire of the dam as well as the name of the studbooks, results of performance tests and genetic value assessments (optional). (
2. b)Data concerning the semen - identification, *These Regulations have been repealed by Legal Notice 11 of 2024. Particulars to be mentioned in the certificate for semen of registered equidae. 2 [ S.L.437.37 PARTICULARS FOUND IN ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM REGISTERED EQUIDAE - Particulars as provided under regulation 2. number of doses, date of collection, name and address of any semen collection centre including the registration number, name and address of the consignee. 3. The particulars provided for in regulation 2 may be indicated (
3. a)in the form of a certificate conforming to the model in Schedule I; (
4. b)in documentation accompanying the equine semen. In this event the competent authorities must certify that the particulars set out in regulation 2 are indicated in those documents, by the following formula: ''The undersigned certifies that these documents contain the particulars mentioned in Article 1 of Commission Decision 96/79/EC.''. Particulars which are to be mentioned in the certificate of ova of registered equidae. 4.

(1)The following particulars must be mentioned in the certificate of ova of registered equidae: (a) Data concerning the donor mare - all the data specified in regulation 2

(1)of these regulations. (b) Data concerning the ova - identification, date of collection, name and address of any ova collection team including the registration number, name and address of the consignee.

(2)If there is more than one ovum in a single straw, this must be clearly stated and furthermore the ova must all have the same dam. Particulars as provided under regulation 4. 5. The particulars provided for in regulation 4 may be indicated (

1. a)in the form of a certificate conforming to the model in Schedule II; (
2. b)in documentation accompanying the equine ova. In this event the competent authorities must certify that the particulars set out in regulation 4 are indicated in those documents, by the following formula: ''The undersigned certifies that these documents contain the particulars mentioned in Article 3 of Commission Decision 96/79/EC.''. PARTICULARS FOUND IN ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM REGISTERED EQUIDAE [ S.L.437.37 6.

(1)The following particulars must be mentioned in the certificate of embryos of registered equidae: (a) Data concerning the donor stallion and donor mare - all data specified in regulation 2

(1). 3 Particulars to be mentioned in the certificate of embryos of registered equidae. (b) Data concerning the embryos - identification, date of collection, date of insemination or mating, name and address of any embryo collection team including the registration number, name and address of the consignee.

(2)If there is more than one embryo in a single straw, this must be clearly stated and furthermore the embryos must all have the same parentage. 7. The particulars provided for in regulation 6 may be indicated (

1. a)in the form of a certificate conforming to the model in Schedule III; (
2. b)in documentation accompanying the equine embryo(s). In this event the competent authorities must certify that the particulars set out in regulation 6 are indicated in those documents, by the following formula: ''The undersigned certifies that these documents contain the particulars mentioned in Article 5 of Commission Decision 96/79/EC.''. Particulars as provided under regulation 6. 4 [ S.L.437.37 PARTICULARS FOUND IN ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM REGISTERED EQUIDAE SCHEDULE I ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR SEMEN OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE A. Particulars of donor stallion 1. Issuing body 2. Breed 3. Name of the stud-book of origin 4. Name of the animal 5. Original stud-book No 6. System of identification 7. Identification No 8. Date of birth 9. Blood type (*) (yes/
3. no)10. Name and address of the owner 11. Pedigree Sire Stud-book No Dam Stud-book No Grandsire Stud-book No 12. Results of performance tests and genetic value assessment Done at .................., on ............................ Signature .................................................. NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY ............................................................................................. (*) Or a test giving equivalent scientific guarantee for verifying the pedigree ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR SEMEN OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE B. Particulars of semen 1. Semen Identification System (colour, 2. Identification of container number, etc) 3. Origin of semen (address and registration numbers of semen collection centre(s)) 4. Destination of semen (name and address of consignee) Number of doses Date of collection Identification of doses (straw, tube, pallet, etc) Done at ............................. on .......................... Signature ........................... NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY .................................................................................................... PARTICULARS FOUND IN ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM REGISTERED EQUIDAE [ S.L.437.37 5 SCHEDULE II ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR OVA OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE A. Particulars of donor mare 1. Issuing body 2. Breed 3. Name of the stud-book of origin 4. Name of the animal 5. Original stud-book No 6. System of identification 7. Identification No 8. Date of birth 9. Blood type (*) (yes/
4. no)10. Name and address of the owner 11. Pedigree Sire Stud-book No Dam Stud-book No Grandsire Stud-book No 12. Results of performance tests and genetic value assessment Done at .................., on ............................ Signature .................................................. NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY ............................................................................................. (*) Or a test giving equivalent scientific guarantee for verifying the pedigree ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR OVA OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE B. Particulars of ova 1. Ova Identification System (colour, 2. Identification of container number, etc) 3. Origin of ova (address and registration numbers of ova collection team) 4. Destination of ova (name and address of consignee) Identification of straw Number of ova per straw Date of collection Done at ............................. on .......................... Signature ........................... NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY .................................................................................................... 6 [ S.L.437.37 PARTICULARS FOUND IN ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM REGISTERED EQUIDAE SCHEDULE III ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR EMBRYOS OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE A. Particulars of donor stallion 1. Issuing body 2. Breed 3. Name of the stud-book of origin 4. Name of the animal 5. Original stud-book No 6. System of identification 7. Identification No 8. Date of birth 9. Blood type (*) (yes/
5. no)10. Name and address of the owner 11. Pedigree Sire Stud-book No Dam Stud-book No Grandsire Stud-book No 12. Results of performance tests and genetic value assessment Done at .................., on ............................ Signature .................................................. NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY ............................................................................................. (*) Or a test giving equivalent scientific guarantee for verifying the pedigree ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR EMBRYOS OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE B. Particulars of donor mare 1. Issuing body 2. Breed 3. Name of the stud-book of origin 4. Name of the animal 5. Original stud-book No 6. System of identification 7. Identification No 8. Date of birth 9. Blood type (*) (yes/
6. no)10. Name and address of the owner 11. Pedigree Sire Stud-book No Dam Stud-book No Grandsire Stud-book No 12. Results of performance tests and genetic value assessment Done at .................., on ............................ Signature .................................................. NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY ............................................................................................. (*) Or a test giving equivalent scientific guarantee for verifying the pedigree PARTICULARS FOUND IN ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATES OF SEMEN, OVA AND EMBRYOS FROM REGISTERED EQUIDAE [ S.L.437.37 7 ZOOTECHNICAL CERTIFICATE FOR EMBRYOS OF REGISTERED EQUIDAE C. Particulars of embryos 1. Embryo identification system 2. Identification of the container (colour, number, etc.) 3. Origin of embryo(
7. s)(address and registration numbers of ova collection team) 4. Destination of embryo(
8. s)(name and address of consignee) Identification Number of embryos Date of Date of of straw per straw insemination collection Done at .................., on ............................ Signature .................................................. NAME IN CAPITAL LETTERS AND TITLE OF SIGNATORY .............................................................................................