Animal Disease Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Legislation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Waste & hazardous substances Keyword Animal production Pests/diseases Subsidy/incentive Special fund Offences/penalties Animal health Waste disposal Waste management Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 2000. Abstract The present Act implements the federal legislation on animal diseases. Part I establishes the specific competence of the various authorities and offices dealing with the subject matter. Article 5 lays down provisions relating to compensation payments made to cattle holders in case of an outbreak of animal disease. The competent authority shall ensure that an adequate infrastructure for the disposal of animal waste is available. The text consists of 19 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Animal waste (II); Animal Pest Fund (III); Rescinding compulsory cattle insurance (IV); Penalties and final provisions (V). Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Repealed by Cantonal Animal Disease Law. Legislation | Switzerland | 2012 Keyword: Animal production, Pests/diseases, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX