art 4 Amendments relating to colours of identification devices
(1) Article 7 is amended as follows. (2) For paragraph 7(1) substitute— (7) (1) Subject to paragraph (8) all electronic identification devices, other than replacement devices, injectable transponders and boluses, must be yellow and no keeper may apply a yellow identification device that is not electronic. (3) At the end of article 7(3) add “or injectable transponders”. (4) Replace article 7(4) with— (4) Where an animal is identified by means of a bolus and a second identification device that second device must be black and have the letter “B” printed on it and a black identification device may only be used in combination with a bolus or injectable transponder. (5) After article 7(5) insert— (6) Where a goat is identified by an injectable transponder and a second identification device that second device must be black and have the letter “I” printed on it. (7) A keeper who identifies a goat with an injectable transponders must insert the transponder in the goat’s groin. (8) No one may slaughter a goat identified with an injectable transponder for human consumption. (9) The fixing mechanism of a yellow, red or black eartag may be of any colour.