S.L. 437.11 Art. 7Monitoring performance and assessment of genetic value of breeding animals.

In compliance with the principles laid down in regulation

4(1), the following may be determined in accordance with requirements of the European Community and in accordance with any procedures laid down in terms of article 34(d) of the Act:

(a) the methods of monitoring performance and assessing the genetic value of breeding animals; and

(b) on the basis of the methods referred to in paragraph (a), the general criteria for the approval of a male breeding animal or, if appropriate, of a female breeding animal for the purposes of breeding and using their semen, ova or embryos.