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Document 32009L0157
Intra-Community trade in bovine pure-bred breeding animals
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Intra-Community trade in bovine pure-bred breeding animals
Cattle production occupies a very important place in European agriculture. Its success is closely related to the use of pure-bred breeding animals. However, disparities between Member States as regards breeds and standards hinder trade within the European Union (EU). To remedy this situation, the EU is harmonising standards on trade in these animals which are used for breeding. It thus contributes to lifting restrictions on intra-Community trade and increasing the productivity of this agricultural sector.
ACT
Council Directive 2009/157/EC of 30 November 2009 on pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species.
SUMMARY
The European Union (EU) defines rules applying to trade in pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species. It will thus allow intra-Community trade in all pure-bred breeding animals to be gradually liberalised.
Bovine animals and their cells
The Directive applies to:
Measures to liberalise trade in the European Union
Member States shall guarantee free trade in pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, their reproductive cells or their embryos.
States shall also ensure that there are no obstacles to the establishment of herd-books pursuant to Article 6 nor to the recognition of the organisations or associations which maintain these herd-books.
However, Member States may require pedigree certificates to be presented in cases of intra-Community trade in pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, their semen, their ova or their embryos.
Harmonised rules at European level
The Commission shall be assisted by the Standing Committee on Zootechnics in order to determine:
Entry in herd-books
Breeders' organisations or associations officially recognised by a Member State may not oppose the entry in their herd-books of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species from other Member States provided that they satisfy the requirements laid down in accordance with Article 6.
Context
This Directive replaces Directive 77/504/EEC.
Key terms of the Act
References
Act |
Entry into force |
Deadline for transposition in the Member States |
Official Journal |
Directive 2009/157/EC |
2.1.2010 |
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OJ L 323 of 10.12.2010 |
Last updated: 30.04.2010