CHAPTER V

Performance testing and genetic evaluation

Requirements for performance testing and genetic evaluation
Article 26
1
The appropriate authority may by regulations amend Annex 3 in order to take account of—
a
scientific advances;
b
technical developments;
c
the need to preserve valuable genetic resources.
2
The appropriate authority may by regulations prescribe requirements for the performance testing and genetic evaluation of purebred breeding animals of the bovine, ovine and caprine species.
3
Regulations under paragraph 2 may include (but are not limited to)—
a
methods for the interpretation of the results of performance testing and genetic evaluation;
b
provision for implementation of recommendations of United Kingdom reference centres (‘reference centres’) or European Union reference centres, or of the principles agreed by ICAR.
Art. 26 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Animals (Legislative Functions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/588), regs. 1, 11(4) (with reg. 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)