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Cantonal Animal Disease Law.

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Legislation
Date
2012
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Pests/diseases Subsidy/incentive Special fund Offences/penalties Animal health
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
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

Implements

Loi fédérale sur les épizooties (LFE).

Legislation | Switzerland | 1966 (2022)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Subsidy/incentive, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Animal Disease Law.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1999

Keyword: Animal production, Pests/diseases, Subsidy/incentive, Special fund, Offences/penalties, Animal health, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX