
Article 1 
Without prejudice to Article 2 all pure-bred breeding sheep and goats, whether male or female, which are registered in a flock-book shall be accepted for breeding.
Article 2 

1. Male pure-bred breeding sheep and goats shall be accepted for the purposes of artificial insemination and use of their semen if they have undergone tests for monitoring their performance and assessing their genetic value pursuant to Commission Decision 90/256/EEC.
2. Male pure-bred breeding and goats shall be accepted for the purposes of official testing and use of their semen, within the quantitative limits required for monitoring their performance and assessing their genetic value pursuant to Decision 90/256/EEC.
3. Female pure-bred breeding sheep and goats shall be accepted for breeding and use of their ova and embryos.
Article 3 
The semen, ova and embryos must be collected, treated and stored by an officially approved centre or officially approved personnel.
Article 4 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 10 May 1990.
For the Commission
Ray MAC SHARRY
Member of the Commission