10. If a stallion changes ownership, use of the frozen semen
is limited to the current, recorded owner. The new owner
must re-apply for a new transported semen permit.
11. Ownership of semen already frozen by the previous
owner/lessee must be resolved between the seller and buyer.
12. If a stallion is leased, the use of the frozen semen by the
lessee is restricted to the time period (beginning to ending
date) of the lease only.
13. Gelding of the stallion will preclude the use of the frozen
semen as of the date of gelding.
192C EMBRYO TRANSFER
The offspring foaled by a mare that is not its genetic dam
but transferred to her by embryo transfer shall be eligible
for registration if, in addition to all other Association
registration rules, the following conditions are met.
1. N
otification must be submitted to AMHA ten (10) days
prior to the intent to perform transfer by the recorded
owner or authorized agent of the donor mare. The
notifcation must include:
a. The registered name and number of the donor mare,
the breeding stallion and the name and location
where the intended transfer is to take place.
b. The sire and donor mare must be DNA tested prior to
embryo transfer and the results on file at AMHA.
c. The non-refundable fee for the embryo permit must
be paid each year that a transfer is to be performed. A
substitution cannot be made. Fee—See Fee Schedule
Notice of intention to transport the embryo with notice
of intended collection shall be given to the Association
for eligibility for such embryo transportation as
specified above.
2. A form must be submitted to AMHA at the time of
transplant signed by the licensed veterinarian noting the
registration information on the stallion, the donor mare
and the recipient mare and the place, date and time of
insemination.
3. The application for registration and the breeder’s certificate
for a foal resulting from an embryo transfer must be
signed by the owner of the dam at time of transfer.
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14. Disputes arising between current or previous owners of
stallions and/or mare and stallion owners will not involve
AMHA. The Association may not be used to protect,
defend or enforce the use of the semen. Any dispute must be
resolved by the individuals.