S.L. 437.99 ст. 5Laboratory tests carried out by semen collection centres. 6 [

(1) In the case where all collection centres in Malta or part of its territory, contain only animals giving a negative reaction to the serum neutralization test or the Elisa test for infectious bovine rhino-tracheitis or infectious pustular vulvo-vaginitis or showing a positive result after vaccination in accordance with these rules, the Competent Authority may refuse admission of semen from centres which do not have such status. S.L.437.99 ANIMALS OF THE BOVINE SPECIES

(2) Without prejudice to other Community laws and regulations, a Member State of destination which do not practise vaccination against foot-and-mouth disease may not oppose the admission of semen from animals vaccinated in accordance with these rules. In such event, up to 10% of the semen from each collection intended for trade, may be subjected to a virus isolation test for foot-and-mouth in a laboratory in the Member State of destination or in a laboratory specified by such Member State. If the result is positive, admission of the semen may be refused.