The Bovine Semen (Scotland) Regulations 2007

1.  The centre veterinarian must ensure that–

(a) semen processed at the centre is–

(i) collected at an EC collection centre;

(ii) collected at a collection centre approved under the Directive in another part of the United Kingdom; or

(iii) from bovine animals which have been subjected to the tests specified in Schedule 2, paragraph 2(1);

(b) any semen referred to at sub paragraph (a)(iii) is–

(i) processed using separate equipment (which must be cleaned and sterilised after use) or at a different time from the processing of semen intended for intra Community trade; and

(ii) identified by a marking different from that required under sub paragraph (f);

(c) semen collected, processed and quarantined at EC collection centres and intended for intra Community trade does not come into contact with and is not stored in the same room as any other semen processed at the centre;

(d) products of animal origin used in the processing of semen, including additives and diluents, are obtained from sources which present no animal health risk or are so treated prior to use that such risk is removed;

(e) the cryogenic agent used has not been previously used for other products of animal origin;

(f) each individual dose of semen is sealed, numbered and clearly marked so that the following information can be readily established–

(i) the date the semen was collected;

(ii) the identity of the donor bovine animal under the cattle identification regulations;

(iii) the breed of the donor bovine animal; and

(iv) the licence number of the centre where the semen was collected (if applicable); and

(g) the format used for identifying semen is notified to the Scottish Ministers.