S.L. 437.11 Art. 6Registration of equidae.

(1) In trade with Member States, equidae which are registered in the Member States of dispatch shall, except where a derogation has been agreed by common accord between the two organisations or associations concerned, be registered or entered in the appropriate studbook of Malta when arriving at destination under the same name, with an indication, in accordance with international agreements, of any initial of the country of foaling.

(2) Where the constitution of the organisations or associations so permits, the original name of the animal may be preceded or followed by another name on a provisional or permanent basis, provided that throughout the animal’s life the original name is retained in brackets and that the country of birth is indicated by means of initial recognised by international agreements. Alternative measures may be taken to safeguard the continued identity of the animal in accordance with the requirements of the European Community and in accordance with any procedures laid down in terms of article 34(d) of the Act.