Cantonal Animal Disease Ordinance. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Uri Document type Regulation Date 1997 (2007) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Pests/diseases Animal by-products Internal trade Inspection Offences/penalties Animal health 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 May 1998. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to animal diseases in the Canton of Uri. In particular, its purpose is to promote the implementation of the federal legislation relating to animal diseases, non- edible animal products, and trade in animals. In addition, it governs the functions of the animal pest disease police in the Canton of Uri. It ensures also the conservation and promotion of the health of human beings and animals as well as the protection of wild and domestic animals. The text consists of 37 articles divided into 7 chapters as follows: Purpose (1); Organization and competence (2), Trade in animals (3); Non-edible animal products (4); Combating measures (5); Legal aid, penalties and fees (6); Final provisions (7). Full text German Website www.ur.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation relating to the Cantonal Animal Disease Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 1998 (2007) Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Subsidy/incentive, Grazing, Animal reproduction Source: FAO, FAOLEX