2. 8.96 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 192/19 COUNCIL DECISION of 23 July 1996 designating the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species (96/463/EC) THE COUNCIL OF THE EUROPEAN UNION, v Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Community, Having regard to the proposal from the Commission, Having regard to Council Directive 87/328/EEC of 18 June 1987 on the acceptance for breeding purposes of pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species('), and in particular Article 5 thereof, Whereas, in order to render uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results when pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species are accepted for breeding purposes, a reference body should be designated,; Whereas the powers and duties of that body should be defined; Whereas, in the light of experience gained, the Interbull Centre should be designated as the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species, HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 1. The body referred to in Annex I shall be designated as the reference body responsible for collaborating in rendering uniform the testing methods and the assessment of the results for pure-bred breeding animals of the bovine species. 2. The duties of the body designated in paragraph 1 shall be as set out in Annex II Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 23 July 1996. For the Council The President 1. YATES (") OJ No L 167, 26. 6. 1987, p. 54. Directive as amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.