Pedigree livestock are those whose ancestry is established and recorded in a recognized studbook or registry. (Adapted from Beef Improvement Federation. 2025. Glossary. https://guidelines.beefimprovement.org/index.php/Glossary)
It is an express agreement under international law entered into by actors in international law, namely sovereign states and international organizations. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_agreements)
