(74)For that purpose, the central databases in different Member States should cooperate in accordance with Council Directive 89/608/EEC 37 to facilitate the exchange of data relating to the animal and the identification document issued for it.
Recital 74
- 37 Council Directive 89/608/EEC of 21 November 1989 on mutual assistance between the administrative authorities of the Member States and cooperation between the latter and the Commission to ensure the correct application of legislation on veterinary and zootechnical matters ( OJ L 351, 2.12.1989, p. 34 ). ↩