Decree No. 239 of 1995 regulating artificial insemination in livestock by persons other than veterinarians.
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Type of law
Regulation
Date of original text
Abstract
The scope of this Decree is to prevent the transmittal of infections through transplantation of animal seed and to protect animal health and well-being. Persons not authorized to practise as veterinarians may carry out transplantation of seed if the Department of Agriculture has approved them as insemination experts (sect. 3). Section 4 also allows other persons, such as the owner of the animals, to carry out insemination if specifically allowed to do so by the Department. Section 5 formulates quality criteria for seed. Section 6 prohibits insemination in certain circumstances. Sections 7 and 8 provide for book-keeping and reporting to the local veterinary office. (12 sections)
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Date of consolidation/reprint
Notes
This version is a consolidation of Decree No. 239 of 1995 as amended last by Decree No. 95 of 2004.
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation status
in force
Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Forskrift om kunstig s doverf ring hos husdyr utf rt av andre enn veterin r.