The Scheme must be applied in accordance with internationally recognised recording standards and norms as reflected in the Rules of the Scheme—
| (a) | Phase D - On-farm Testing an integral part of genetic improvement within the National Pig Recording and Improvement Scheme. |
| (i) | On-farm testing shall involve the testing of boars and gilts measuring growth rate, ultrasonic back fat measurements and, where applicable, feed intake and feed conversion. |
| (ii) | This procedure is flexible and thus makes provision for group and individual testing. |
| (b) | Phase B - The Central Testing phase of pigs: Random sample from every (c) breeder participating in performance testing and carcass evaluation at any of the official testing centres under the standardised conditions. |
