As an exception to the provisions of articles L. 613-2-2 and L. 613-2-3, the sale or any other act of commercialisation of livestock or animal reproductive material by the patent holder, or with his consent, to a farmer implies authorisation for the latter to use the protected livestock for agricultural purposes, where appropriate in return for remuneration. This authorisation includes making the animal or animal reproductive material available for the pursuit of his agricultural activity, but excludes sale in the context of a commercial reproduction activity.