Approval of bull, boar or stallion for semen collection

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About applying for approval of donor animals

Before collecting genetic material from an animal, you must first get approval from the Registrar: Animal Improvement.

You must take a blood sample of the animal from which you want to collect genetic material. Send the blood sample to a recognised laboratory for DNA testing. The laboratory will issue a DNA profile certificate of the animal. The certificate is required for the animal breeders’ society to confirm the parentage and identity of the animal.

A state veterinarian must examine the animal. Contact a veterinary officer at your provincial department of agriculture. For the animal to be approved as a donor it must be healthy and disease-free. The veterinarian will check the animal’s semen quality and other prescribed requirements. After the examination, the veterinarian will complete and sign the “endorsement” section of the form. Alternatively, you can use a private veterinarian.

Once you have submitted your application, the Registrar and the animal breeders’ society will verify the information supplied by the veterinarian and the profile from the laboratory. If they are satisfied with the information, the Registrar will notify you to arrange for the examination of the animal by a veterinarian, in order to obtain a certificate.

If chromosomal abnormalities occur in a specific breed, the Registrar will ask you to submit a karyotype certificate of clearance. If the Registrar and the animal breeders’ society are not satisfied they will inform you.

Note: If there is more than one animal from which you want to collect genetic material, you must submit a separate application for each animal.

What you should do

  1. Take a blood sample of the animal you want to use for collection of genetic material for DNA testing at a recognised laboratory.
  2. Contact your provincial department of agriculture to locate a veterinarian officer.
  3. Pay the prescribed fee to the Director-General: Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. If you are going to hand-deliver your application and your application fee, you must make sure you get a receipt of payment. If you are paying your fee through an electronic funds transfer (EFT), you must pay it into the following account:
    The Director-General: Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
    Standard Bank
    Account number: 011219556
    Branch: Arcadia
    Branch number: 000845/010845
    Ref: Your name and surname
  4.  Download and complete the relevant application form. Complete sections 1 to 3 on the form.
  5.  Attach the DNA-profile certificate and proof of payment to your application form.
  6.  Send your application documents by post to Private Bag X138, Pretoria, 0001, or hand deliver them to Delpen Building, Cnr Annie Botha Avenue and Union Street, Riviera, Pretoria.

How long does it take

Thirty (30) days.

How much does it cost

R620

Forms to complete

Who to contact

 

Registrar: Animal Improvement

Tel.: 012 319 7424/34
Fax: 012 319 7570/7425

Physical address: Delpen Building, Cnr Annie Botha Avenue and Union Street, Riviera, Pretoria
Postal address: The Registrar of Animal Improvement, Private Bag X138, Pretoria, 0001.

 

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