The purpose of the present Law is to maintain and promote the health of both humans and animals and to protection farm and domestic animals. The text consists of 83 articles divided into 13 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization and competence (II); Activities of animal health care and running of veterinary surgeries (III); Disposal of non-edible animal products (IV); Special financing for animal disease control (V); Animal disease control (VI); Trade in animals, animal material and other objects (VII); Animal protection (VIII); Keeping of dogs and foundlings (IX); Financing (X); Procedures and delegation of tasks (XI); Penalties (XII); Final provisions (XIII).
Switzerland · 2007-08-30