Circular No. 43/2011/TT-BNNPTNT on National Technical Regulations for Testing and Certification of Livestock Breeds

Circular No. 43/2011/TT-BNNPTNT issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sets out national technical regulations for testing and certification of livestock breeds including cattle, ducks, and chickens. The Decision shall take effect six months from the date of signing.

Document No.43/2011/TT-BNNPTNT
Document typeCircular
Issuing authorityMinistry of Agriculture and Environment
Signed byBùi Bá Bổng — Thứ trưởng
Updated26/06/2026
SectorAgriculture and Rural Development
FieldUncategorized
Issued date07/06/2011
Effective date07/12/2011
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

Circular No. 43/2011/TT-BNNPTNT issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development sets out national technical regulations for testing and certification of livestock breeds including cattle, ducks, and chickens. The Decision shall take effect six months from the date of signing.

Scope of application

The Animal Husbandry Service, heads of agencies, organizations, and related individuals are subject to adjustment.

Key points

  • The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development promulgates four national technical regulations for testing and certification of livestock breeds including: dairy cattle (QCVN 01 - 43: 2011/BNNPTNT), beef cattle (QCVN 01 - 44: 2011/BNNPTNT), ducks (QCVN 01 - 45: 2011/BNNPTNT), and chickens (QCVN 01 - 46: 2011/BNNPTNT).
  • This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.
  • The Animal Husbandry Service, heads of agencies, organizations, and related individuals are responsible for organizing implementation.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Ensuring the quality of livestock breeds, enhancing breeding efficiency.
  • Negative impact: May cause difficulties for businesses during the implementation of new regulations.

❓ Frequently asked questions

What types of national technical regulations for testing and certification of livestock breeds are included?

Including: National technical regulations for testing and certification of dairy cattle (QCVN 01 - 43: 2011/BNNPTNT), beef cattle (QCVN 01 - 44: 2011/BNNPTNT), ducks (QCVN 01 - 45: 2011/BNNPTNT), and chickens (QCVN 01 - 46: 2011/BNNPTNT).

When does this Circular take effect?

This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.

What must agencies, organizations, and related individuals implement according to this Circular?

The Animal Husbandry Service, heads of agencies, organizations, and related individuals are responsible for organizing implementation.

If there are issues during implementation, who will be responsible for researching, revising, and supplementing?

Agencies, organizations, and related individuals must promptly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for research, revision, and supplementation.

Which livestock breeds does this Circular apply to?

This Circular applies to cattle (dairy and beef), ducks, and chickens.

Full text

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE
AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
______________
SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness
_______________________
Number: 43/2011/TT-BNNPTNT
Hanoi, June 7, 2011

CIRCULAR

Issuing technical standards for animal breeding trials and testing

and certification

Pursuant to Decree No. 01/2008/ND-CP dated January 3, 2008 of the Government stipulating the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; and Decree No. 75/2009/ND-CP dated September 10, 2009 of the Government amending Article 3 of Decree No. 01/2008/CP dated January 3, 2008;

Pursuant to the Law on Standards and Technical Regulations dated June 29, 2006;

Pursuant to the Livestock Breed Law dated March 24, 2004;

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development hereby promulgates national technical standards for animal breeding trials and testing:

Article 1. Attached to this Circular are four national technical standards:

1. National technical standard on breeding trials and testing of dairy cattle.

Code: QCVN 01 - 43: 2011/MARD

2. National technical standard on breeding trials and testing of beef cattle.

Code: QCVN 01 - 44: 2011/MARD

3. National technical standard on breeding trials and testing of duck breeds.

Code: QCVN 01 - 45: 2011/MARD

4. National technical standard on breeding trials and testing of chicken breeds.

Code: QCVN 01 - 46: 2011/MARD

Article 2. This Circular takes effect six months from the date of issuance.

Article 3. The Director of the Livestock Production Department, heads of relevant agencies, organizations, and individuals shall be responsible for implementing these standards.

During the implementation process, if there are difficulties, agencies, organizations, and individuals shall promptly report to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development for study, amendment, and supplementation./.

DEPUTY MINISTER
DEPUTY MINISTER
BUU BA BONG

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