Section 5: Additional functions of

the Director In carrying out of the functions under section 4 of the Act the Director shall carry out the following additional functions (a) develop, promote and regulate animal breeding and reproduction, and co-ordinate and monitor the appropriate use of genetic resources in Uganda; (b) establish and identify the animal and fish breeds needed to ensure that improved animal production is met as economically as possible; (c) promote, control and regulate the importation, exportation, sale and distribution of animal breeds and trade in genetic materials which shall include semen, ova, eggs and embryo; (d) develop and formulate regulations governing artificial insemination and embryo transfer techniques regarding qualifications and required standards; (e) promote and encourage scientific knowledge and conservation of animal breeds and genetic materials; (f) promote, encourage and regulate training and schools specialised in animal breeding and genetic resource management; (g) approve applications by animal breeders and breeding centres or places where breeding shall be permitted; and issue permits. (h) register and certify all animal breeds, breeders and breeding centres; (i) mobilise resources for animal breeding; (j) publish the Animal Breeding and Production Bulletin and any other information materials; and (k) perform any other function that is connected to the objects and purposes of this Act or may be directed to be performed by the Minister.