9. Council Directive 91/68/EEC on animal health conditions governing intra-Community trade in ovine and caprine animals (O.J. No. L46, 19.2.91, p. 19), as read with:
Council Directive 90/425/EEC (O.J. No. L224, 18.8.90, p. 29);
Council Directive 92/102/EEC (O.J. No. L355, 5.12.92, p. 32);
Commission Decision 93/52/EEC (O.J. No. L13, 21.1.93, p. 14);
Commission Decision 94/164/EC (O.J. No. L74, 17.3.94, p. 42);
Commission Decision 94/877/EC (O.J. No. L352, 31.12.94, p. 102);
Commission Decision 94/953/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 14);
Commission Decision 94/965/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 31);
Commission Decision 94/972/EC (O.J. No. L371, 31.12.94, p. 48);
Commission Decision 97/315/EC (O.J. No. L137, 28.5.97, p. 20);
the European international instruments.
Relevant provisions: Articles 4, 5, 6 and 9.
(a)Only uncastrated rams for breeding which have been tested for contagious epididimytis (Brucella ovis) in accordance with Article 6.c of Council Directive 91/68/EEC may be imported into Northern Ireland.
(b)The official health certification accompanying all sheep and goats for fattening and breeding imported into Northern Ireland must confirm that the animals are eligible for entry into an officially brucellosis free ovine or caprine holding in accordance with Annex A, Chapter 1, point D of Council Directive 91/68/EEC.
(c)In accordance with the derogation provided for in Article 12 of Council Directive 91/68/EEC, the requirements of Articles 4(1)(b) and 9 of Directive 91/68 in relation to inspection and health certification shall not apply in respect of the export to or the import from the Republic of Ireland of any ovine or caprine animals.