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Council Regulation (EC) No 820/97 of 21 April 1997 establishing a system for the identification and registration of bovine animals and regarding the labelling of beef and beef products · European Union

Whereas, in order to permit movements of bovine animals to be traced, animals must be identified by an eartag applied in each ear and in principle accompanied by a passport throughout any movement; whereas the characteristics of the eartag and of the passport must be determined on a Community basis; whereas in principle a passport must be issued for each animal to which an eartag has been allocated;

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