The scope of the Decree is to secure proper breeding of purebred cattle. Its provisions implement in Norway EU Council Directives 77/504/EC, 87/328/EC, 88/124/EC and. 94/28/EC. Section 3 gives a definition of a purebred animal. In order to become a recognised breeding organization, an institution resident in Norway which has adopted rules for the registration of purebred animals and established such register, apply to the State Agriculture supervision Agency (sect. 4). Also seed, eggs, and embry