Guidelines for recognition of a new mutation

Member countries have approved the following guidelines for recognition of new mutations unanimously in August 2007.

“The WBO may recognise new mutations if the following guidelines are fulfilled:

1. Initially the variety must be recognised in its country of origin or another member country.
2. The variety must not be a visual combination of 2 or more existing varieties.
3. The variety clearly must be different from other varieties on at least one feature.
4. At least 3 fanciers, not being partners, must have bred and exhibited the variety for a minimum of 3 years.
5. The variety must be exhibited by at least 3 birds of each sex. If the variety has a different appearance in single and double factor, both forms must be exhibited with at least 3 birds of each sex.
6. A precise variety description must be written, as well in the green and in the blue series. If the variety has a different appearance in single and double factor, both forms must be described. The description must follow the same format as for the already recognized varieties.
7. The heredity of the variety must be precisely described.
8. The WBO Executive Committee will have the power to engage other expert advice for recognition and adoption purposes.

The initial recognition of the new variety in the country of origin needs to be conducted by a committee consisting of national judges and experienced fanciers of repute and item 4 above is adhered to.”

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