| (1) |
A person intending to register, in terms of the Act, as an inseminator, semen collector, embryo transferor or embryo collector shall complete the appropriate course of instruction. |
| (2) |
The course of instruction referred to in subregulation (1) is conducted at the facilities specified in column 1 of Table 2 in the Annexure, which facilities' curriculum with regard thereto, shall be approved by the registrar after consultation with the SAVC and any other relevant body. |
| (3) |
Successful completion of the course of instruction referred to in subregulation (1) shall be followed by the relevant practical examination. |
| (4) |
The practical examination referred to in subregulation (3) shall— |
| (a) |
be attempted after a period of at least six (6) months practical experience; |
| (b) |
be conducted in areas specified in column 2 of Table 2 in the Annexure during the periods specified in column3 of the said table; and |
| (c) |
be conducted by persons appointed by the registrar after consultation with the SAVC and any other relevant body. |
| (5) |
The course of instruction referred to in subregulation (1) shall, in the case of a course of instruction to register as— |
| (a) |
an inseminator, include instructions with reference to the following: |
| (i) |
The theory and technique of the non-surgical artificial insemination of animals. |
| (ii) |
The anatomy of the genital system of male and female animals. |
| (iii) |
Physiology and diseases of reproduction. |
| (iv) |
The principles of veterinary hygiene. |
| (v) |
The elementary theory of livestock breeding and genetics. |
| (vi) |
The theory and practice of the conveyance of semen. |
| (vii) |
The Act with regard to the collection, sale and conveyance of semen and the artificial insemination of animals. |
| (b) |
a semen collector, include instructions with reference to the following: |
| (i) |
The theory and practice of the collection, evaluation, processing, labelling and storage of semen. |
| (ii) |
The Act with regard to the collection, evaluation, processing, labelling, storage and sale of semen. |
| (c) |
an embryo transferor, include instructions with reference to the following: |
| (i) |
The theory and technique of the non-surgical embryo transfer in animals. |
| (ii) |
The anatomy of the genital systems of male and female animals, paying more attention to specific detail to those of female animals. |
| (iii) |
Physiology of reproduction and endocrinology, more specifically in relation to female animals. |
| (iv) |
The principles of embryology, fertilisation, fission, zygote physiology and nidation. |
| (v) |
The elementary theory of the collection, thawing and conveyance embryos. |
| (vi) |
The theory and practice of the selection and preparation of recipient animals. |
| (vii) |
The Act with regard to the collection, sale and conveyance of semen and ova and embryos, the fertilisation of ova for the collection of embryos, the artificial insemination of animals and embryo transfer. |
| (d) |
an embryo collector, include instructions with reference to the following: |
| (i) |
The instructions referred to in paragraphs (a) and (c), but on an advanced level. |
| (ii) |
The theory and practice of the selection and preparation of animals for the collection of ova and embryos and animals for embryo transfer. |
| (iii) |
The theory and practice of the collection of ova and embryos. |
| (6) |
Subject to the provisions of subregulation (7), an independent veterinarian who is for this purpose appointed by the registrar, shall issue documentary proof certifying that such person has successfully completed a course of instruction referred to in subregulation (5) and the relevant practical examination referred to in subregulation (3). |
| (7) |
Documentary proof referred to in subregulation (6) shall be in the form determined by the registrar. |
| (8) |
Documentary proof that a person— |
| (a) |
has successfully completed a course of instruction referred to in subregulation (5)(b) or (c), shall only be issued if such person has already previously successfully completed the course of instruction referred into subregulation (5)(a); and |
| (b) |
has successfully completed a course of instruction referred to in subregulation (d), shall only be issued if such person |
| (i) |
is registered in terms of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) to practice a veterinary or relevant para-veterinary profession, or |
| (ii) |
in the case of non-veterinarians, is registered in terms of the Natural Scientists Act, 1982 (Act No. 55 of 1982), as a natural scientist or as a natural scientist-in-training in subjects that, in the opinion of the registrar, are applicable to that course of instruction. |
| (9) |
A person who has not attended a course of instruction referred to in subregulation (5)(b) may be registered as a semen collector if— |
| (a) |
on the date of commencement of these regulations he or she is legally registered as an inseminator in terms of the Livestock Improvement Act1, 977 (Act No. 25 of 1977); |
| (b) |
such person, in addition to the artificial insemination of animals, has for a continuous period of at least two years prior to such date of commencement undertaken the collection, evaluation, processing, packing or storage of semen; and |
| (c) |
the application for registration as a semen collector is submitted to reach the registrar within six (6) months of the date of commencement of these regulations and such application is accompanied by — |
| (i) |
a certificate by an independent veterinarian that has been appointed by the registrar for this purpose, wherein the facts referred to in paragraph (b) are confirmed; |
| (ii) |
written proof, where applicable, of membership of the South African Veterinary Semen and Embryo Group (SAVSEG); and |
| (iii) |
the application fee specified in item 1 of Table 1 in the Annexure. |
| (10) |
A person who is not a South African citizen, and who has not attended the appropriate course of instruction referred to in subregulations (5)(a), (b), (c) or (d) may be registered as an inseminator, semen collector, embryo collector or embryo transferor respectively if — |
| (a) |
such person may legally perform the actions of an inseminator, semen collector or embryo transferor, as the case may be, in his or her country of origin: |
| (b) |
such person has successfully completed a theoretical and practical test to determine his or her knowledge on the theory and practice of — |
| (i) |
the collection, evaluation, processing, packing and storage of semen, or ova and embryos; |
| (ii) |
artificial insemination; or |
is adequate for registration as an inseminator, semen collector, embryo collector or embryo transferor, as the case may be: Provided that such test is conducted by a competent authority recognised for this purpose by the registrar:
| (c) |
in the case of an embryo collector or a semen collector, such person is registered in terms of the Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982) to practice a veterinary or relevant para-veterinary profession; |
| (d) |
such person’s application for registration is submitted to reach the registrar within 30 days of the date on which the results of the practical examination has been made known to the applicant; and |
| (e) |
the application referred to in paragraph (d) is accompanied by— |
| (i) |
an affidavit wherein the applicant confirms the facts referred to in paragraph (a); |
| (ii) |
written proof of the successful completion of the test referred to in paragraph (b); and |
| (iii) |
the application fee specified in item 1 of Table 1 in the Annexure. |
Environment Conservation Act, 1989
