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Act on Veterinarians (No. 875 of 2013).

Country/Territory
Denmark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal health Drugs Pests/diseases Inspection Authorization/permit Data collection/reporting
Geographical area
Europe, EUROPE AND CENTRAL ASIA, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Northern Europe
Entry into force notes
Entry into force shall be decided by the Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fishery.
Abstract

The Act sets regulations on the right to practice the veterinary profession in veterinary laboratories and in the Veterinary Health Council. Professionals shall pass the degree examination at the University of Copenhagen and have the obligation to follow ethical and professional duty thereof, managing drug administration and testing of animals for the wellbeing of animals. The Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries may lay down rules that veterinarians must report the results of diagnostic laboratory findings in the investigation of diseases in animals.

Full text
Danish
Website
www.retsinformation.dk