This part - Recognition of Breeds and Books of Record of Purebred Animals - lays down provisions regarding the certification of purebred animals and recognition of breeds and books of record. The certificate of pure breeding is a certificate issued by the Administrator of the Animal and Plant Heath Inspection Service, for Bureau of Customs use only, certifying that the animal to which the certificate refers is a purebred animal of a recognized breed and duly registered in a book of record recognized under the applicable regulations. Specifically, this part sets forth rules and regulations regarding issuance of a certificate of pure breeding, application for certificate of pure breeding, pedigree certificate, alteration of pedigree certificate, statement of owner, agent, or importer as to identity of animals, examination of animal, eligibility of an animal for certification, recognition of breeds and books of record recognized breeds and books of record, recognition of additional breeds and books of record, and form of books of record.
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