Law No. 226-V “On animal breeding”.

This Law defines the legal and organizational framework for breeding activities in livestock and is aimed at preserving and increasing the gene pool of breeding animals, continuously improving and enhancing their production quality, and also regulates the activities of state institutions, legal entities and individuals engaged in breeding activities. It primarily addresses the legal framework governing breeding activities, including farm animals’ reproduction, emphasizing the establishment and operation of animal semen (sperm) production entities. It outlines the organizational and legal forms of these entities, their objectives, and the regulatory compliance required under the national legislative framework. Key legal principles include the necessity for semen (sperm) production entities to operate in accordance with national laws and the requirement for these entities to be authorized by relevant regulatory bodies. The document specifies several measures aimed at enhancing semen (sperm) production, including the development of high-yield semen (sperm) varieties and hybrids, the improvement of semen (sperm) selection processes, and the promotion of artificial insemination methods in livestock breeding. It mandates that semen (sperm) products must be certified and outlines the conditions under which semen (sperm) materials can be utilized, including the necessity for proper documentation and compliance with established standards. The text also emphasizes the importance of advisory and promotional activities related to semen (sperm) production. Implementation of the outlined measures involves local executive authorities and self-governing bodies, which are tasked with creating conditions for the effective execution of the law. The document highlights the need for continuous monitoring and oversight of semen (sperm) production activities, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Additionally, it mentions the importance of stakeholder engagement in the semen (sperm) production process, including the roles of both legal and physical entities in adhering to the established regulations and contributing to the overall goals of the semen (sperm) production sector.