This Regulation determines the form and prescribes the necessary contents of zootechnical documents; and defines the manner for filling out the forms for issuing of such zootechnical documents. Zootechnical documents shall be filled in written and/or electronic form (designated forms are attached in the Annex of this text). The zootechnical document accompanying the breeding cattle shall contain the following data: - name of the recognized breeder's organization or approved institution (issuer of the zootechnical document); - name in the registry book; - registration number on the neck; - identification number on the throat (ear tag); - date of birth, race, gender; - name and address of the viewer; - name and address of the owner; - pedigree on the throat. This Regulation is harmonized with the Commission Decision 2005/379/EC on pedigree certificates and particulars for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, their semen, ova and embryos; Commission Decision of 10 May 1990 laying down methods for monitoring performance and assessing the genetic value of pure-bred breeding sheep and goats; Commission Decision 89/507/EEC laying down methods for monitoring performance and assessing the genetic value of pure-bred and hybrid breeding pigs; Commission Decision of 18 July 1989 laying down the certificate of hybrid breeding pigs, their semen, ova and embryos (89/506/EEC).