4.2 Each Herd/Pedigree Book registered animal has recorded at least a three generation pedigree demonstrating their lineage to other Herd/Pedigree Book registered animals. (1993)

4.3 For the export of live animals or semen, a blood type certificate is provided for the exported animal as well as blood type certificates verifying parentage where possible. If parentage blood typing is not possible, the Society/Association with which the animal is registered supplies a certificate of explanation. (1985)

4.4 All members provide the Secretariat with a description of their requirements for entry of cattle into their Herd/Pedigree Book for dissemination to members.

4.5 Each Society/Association is aware of the Mannosidosis problem. When cattle are imported from any country where this disease might be of risk, breeders must ensure that the Mannosidosis test is done before importing the cattle. (1995)

4.6 Mannosidosis identification and control (1997):

1. The DNA Mannosidosis Mutation Test is the standard for detecting the Alpha-mannosidosis genotype.

2. All members to maintain records of the Alpha-mannosidosis status of individual animals recorded in their respective Herd Books.

3.On request, documentation of the Alpha-mannosidosis status of individual animals is to be shared between member countries to facilitate the maintenance of Alpha-mannosidosis quality assurance programs.

4. All member countries to examine the feasibility of requiring mandatory testing of all AI sires for the Alpha-mannosidosis genotype.

4.7 Each Society/Association is to encourage performance recording of Angus cattle in a structured manner, including cross referencing the country of origin’s Herd Book identification for all immigrant animals (including animals from which semen is imported) and providing electronic transfer of genetic evaluation information as required to enable accurate cross referencing of Angus genetics internationally and possibly later international genetic evaluation. (1997)