Law No. 6343 on veterinary surgeons, establishment of the union and society of Turkish veterinary surgeons. Country/Territory Türkiye Document type Legislation Date 1954 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Yayimlandigi R. Gazete No. 8661, 18 March 1954. Subject Livestock Keyword Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Animal health Geographical area Asia, Black Sea, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, Mediterranean, Middle East, Western Asia Abstract The objective of this Law which includes 75 articles and 7 provisional articles is to define veterinary surgeons and their professional organizations. Duties and obligations of veterinary surgeons are given in the Law. Veterinary surgeons can have their own clinics but terms and conditions will be determined by the Ministry of Agriculture. Union of Veterinary Surgeons will be established where membership is compulsory. Unions main tasks are: 1. Ensure that the profession provides utmost benefits to the Country; 2. Protect the rights and benefits of veterinary surgeons; 3. Provide consultancy services on livestock development; 4. Prepare publications, periodicals, etc.; 5. Take measures to provide assistance to members; 6. Take measures to provide assistance to veterinary students. Membership procedure is defined in the Law. Society of veterinary surgeons will be established at each province with minimum of 30 members. Veterinary surgeons are obliged to be members of a society established in their locations. Veterinary societies are managed by their board of directors comprising of 5 members who are elected for two years. The Central Council of the Union of Veterinary Surgeons is the body that executes the following tasks and is elected for two years by General Assembly. 1. Represents the Union domestically and internationally; 2. Invite the General Assembly to convene; 3. Prepare necessary regulations and rules for union bodies and submit them to General Assembly for ratification. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by Regulation on veterinary diagnosis and analysis laboratories. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Institution, Animal health, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation on veterinary medical products. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Drugs, Fish disease, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX Notification on artificial insemination, natural insemination, embryo transfer and cloning activities. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Aquatic animals, Biotechnology, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Poultry, Apiculture/sericulture, Animal production Source: FAO, FAOLEX Regulation concerning veterinary outpatient clinics and private veterinary clinics. Legislation | Türkiye | 2011 Keyword: Animal health, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Certification, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Drugs Source: FAO, FAOLEX