Semen, Oocytes & Embryos

Animal health requirements for movement between Member States and entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos have been harmonised. This has been carried out in order to guarantee the absence of specific pathogens that might be transmitted by semen, oocytes and embryos and to avoid infection of female recipients and their offspring.

Bovine

The general animal health requirements governing movement within the Union and entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of bovine animals are laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/429.

Equine

The general animal health requirements governing movement within the Union and entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of the equine animals are laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/429

Other terrestrial animals

Operators of establishments collecting, producing, processing or storing germinal products shall be registered by the competent authority and assigned with a unique registration number in accordance with Article 93 of Regulation (EU) 2016/429

Ovine & Caprine

The general animal health requirements governing movement within the Union and entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of ovine and caprine animals are laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/429.

Porcine

The general animal health requirements governing movement within the Union and entry into the Union of semen, oocytes and embryos of the porcine animals are laid down in Regulation (EU) 2016/429