Animal Health Implementation Act (TierGesAG). Country/Territory Germany Territorial subdivision Baden-Württemberg Document type Legislation Date 2018 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleLaw for the Implementation of the Animal Health Act and other Animal Health Regulations (Animal Health Implementation Act - TierGesAG). Subject Livestock Keyword Animal health Data collection/reporting Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Pests/diseases Special fund Drugs Enforcement/compliance Hygiene/sanitary procedures Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, North Sea, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The Law is implementing the Animal Health Act and other related regulations including some of the EU regulations to prevent and control animal diseases while promoting animal health. It establishes competent authorities, including ministries and regional councils, with defined responsibilities, powers, and collaboration mechanisms for enforcing animal health laws. Additionally, it regulates the organization, tasks, and status of veterinary services and experts, including official veterinarians and private veterinarians, while designating investigation facilities and setting guidelines for data protection and cost recovery. The text consists of 49 Articles designed in 7 Parts. Full text German Website www.landesrecht-bw.de References - Legislation Implements Animal Health Act. Legislation | Germany | 2013 (2021) Keyword: Marine fishes, Freshwater fishes, Fish disease, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Basic legislation, Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Cattle, Inspection, Drugs, Internal trade, International trade, Data collection/reporting Source: FAO, FAOLEX