23.8.89 Official Journal of the European Communities No L 247/43 - COMMISSION DECISION of 18 July 1989 laying down methods for monitoring performance and assessing the genetic value of pure-bred and hybrid breeding pigs (89/507/EEC) THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES; Having regard to the Treaty establishing the European Economic Community, Having regard to Council Directive 88/661/EEC of 19 December 1988 on the zootechnical standards applicable to breeding animals of the porcine species (1), and in particular the first-indents of Articles 6 (1) and-10 (1) thereof, Whereas the methods for monitoring the performance and assessing the genetic value of breeding pigs already being applied in the Member States are broadly similar; Whereas it is therefore necessary to align the detailed rules of - these methods more closely so that the results are comparable; Whereas the measures provided for in-this Decision are in accordance with the opinion of the Standing Committee on Zootechnics, (1) OJ No L 382, 31. 12. 1988, p. 36. HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION: Article 1 The performance monitoring methods and the methods for assessing the genetic value of pure-bred and hybrid breeding pigs shall be those laid down in the Annex. Article 2 This Decision is addressed to the Member States. Done at Brussels, 18 July 1989. For the Commission Ray MAC SHARRY Member of the Commission