Art. 8 Ordinance of October 31, 2012, on Animal Breeding (ABO) - Performance Testing

Performance testing is conducted to record and highlight the performance, health, and morphology of an animal, insofar as these elements are significant in terms of breeding, business economics, and animal health. Performance testing takes into account internationally recognized scientific methods. Breeding organizations, hybrid pig breeding organizations, and private hybrid pig breeding companies must establish the following in their regulations: a. the designation of the performance test and the number of animals examined; b. the procedure used for performance testing; c. characteristics to be recorded and examination procedure used; d. admission conditions; e. dates and duration of the tests and the period during which the performance test is conducted; f. procedure for evaluating the results of the characteristics examined; g. procedure when the test concerns the product of a crossbreed; h. controls to ensure the quality of the test results; i. communication of test results to members of the organization.