RepVet (Reproduction Veterinarians) Working GroupSince 01-01-2017 the RepVet Group is a Working Group of EFFAB. Before 2017 RepVet was a subgroup of the Working Party Breeding Livestock of COPA-COGECA. The WG RepVet is giving solicited/active and unsolicited/pro-active advices to the EU Commission (DG Sante) regarding the European legislative framework - as well as technical advices - related to the (biosecurity of) artificial reproduction of farm animals, based on scientific knowledge and practical expertise.
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Mission of the WG RepVet
The mission of the WG RepVet is guaranteeing ongoing biosecurity on reproduction premises by advising the EU Commission (DG Sante) on European legislation regarding all aspects of artificial reproduction of farm animals (cattle, pigs, small ruminants) aiming the establishment of appropriate (adequate and practical) legislation and the uniform implementation and interpretation of this legislation by the Member States.
Objectives of the WG RepVet
In the context of the Mission, the main focus of the WG RepVet is on safe production, safe processing, safe storage, safe distribution and safe use of these products by:
Realizing of the objectives
The WG RepVet will try to realize these objectives by written - and oral lobbying
a) directly by way of:
- direct access to the European Commission
b) indirectly by advising and collaborating with:
- COPA-COGECA, the chairman of the Working Party Breeding Livestock
Cooperation with other interest groups is part of the WG RepVet policy.
Internal Rules of the WG RepVet
The mission of the WG RepVet is guaranteeing ongoing biosecurity on reproduction premises by advising the EU Commission (DG Sante) on European legislation regarding all aspects of artificial reproduction of farm animals (cattle, pigs, small ruminants) aiming the establishment of appropriate (adequate and practical) legislation and the uniform implementation and interpretation of this legislation by the Member States.
Objectives of the WG RepVet
In the context of the Mission, the main focus of the WG RepVet is on safe production, safe processing, safe storage, safe distribution and safe use of these products by:
- improving the biosecurity of artificial reproduction of farm animals in general or in case of a threat by a new pathogen
- evaluating potential risk factors on health and animal welfare and disease control of donors and recipients of germinal products.
- recommending adequate and uniform health test methods and test schemes with uniform handling of results
- aiming the establishment of adequate and practical legislation to guarantee the biosecurity of artificial reproduction of farm animals considering the interests of the animal reproduction sector;
- promoting a uniform implementation and interpretation of the European legislation concerning artificial reproduction of farm animals by the Member States;
- advising the European Commission regarding risk factors created by germinal products to be imported in the EU.
Realizing of the objectives
The WG RepVet will try to realize these objectives by written - and oral lobbying
a) directly by way of:
- direct access to the European Commission
b) indirectly by advising and collaborating with:
- COPA-COGECA, the chairman of the Working Party Breeding Livestock
Cooperation with other interest groups is part of the WG RepVet policy.
Internal Rules of the WG RepVet
Structure of the WG RepVeT
The WG RepVet consists of experienced veterinarians or other experts with knowledge of, or expertise in, artificial reproduction of ruminants and pigs in different Member States. Each member of the WG RepVet is a representative of one or more EFFAB members operating in artificial reproduction of these animal species in one or more Member States. In general, the WG RepVet strives for one representative per specie per country. But it is possible that more than one person of one country can become member of the Work Group. However, per member State, only one vote can be given in case a decision must be voted. Each member of EFFAB has the possibility to nominate a member for the WG RepVet, but can also decide to be represented by another EFFAB member based in the same country. Members of the WG RepVet must be appointed (formally) by the EFFAB Steering Committee.
The WG RepVet can ask specific experts to join the WG RepVet. Also, these members need the approval of the EFFAB Steering Committtee. Members with certain specific responsibilities (external contacts, website etc.) are not appointed for a fixed period but will carry out the necessary activities as they prefer.
The WG RepVet can ask specific experts to join the WG RepVet. Also, these members need the approval of the EFFAB Steering Committtee. Members with certain specific responsibilities (external contacts, website etc.) are not appointed for a fixed period but will carry out the necessary activities as they prefer.
Board of the WG RepVet
The Board of the WG RepVet has at least 4 members to be appointed by the WG. The WG RepVet elects a chairman, vice chairman, treasurer and a secretary, which must be installed (formally) by the EFFAB Steering Committee. Chairman, vice chairman, treasurer and secretary are in principal elected for a period of 2 years. Re-election is possible with a maximum of 3 periods of 2 years. Chairman, vice chairman, secretary as well as treasurer cannot be held personally responsible for financial losses unless because of gross culpable negligence.
Current board of the RepVet:
Current board of the RepVet:
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Chairman
Olivier Gerard - France Bovine, Ovine & Caprine |
Vicechair
Eveline Willems - NL Porcine |
Secretary
Sabine Brüning - DE Porcine |
Treasurer
Friedrich Führer - Austria Bovine |
Bernard Eivers - Ireland Bovine |
Subgroups
For certain subjects the WG RepVet can establish subgroups. The subgroups have an advisory role towards the WG RepVet. RepVet has two permanent Qualivet sub groups (one for ruminants and one for pigs) being responsible for advice concerning processing and quality of germinal products.
Meetings of the wg repvet
The WG RepVet meets at least 2 times per year or as often as needed to respond adequately on actual developments. At least one of these meetings will take place in the country in which the yearly AI Vets meeting is held. The director of EFFAB is always present in the meetings of the WG RepVet. The chairman of the WG Breeding Livestock of COPA-COGECA is added as extraordinary member and adviser of the WG RepVet.
The next annual AI VETS meeting will be hosted in France in autumn 2020.
For more information visit the congress website: www.aivets.eu
For more information visit the congress website: www.aivets.eu