Law on professional trade in livestock. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Zürich Document type Legislation Date 1922 (2010) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Cattle Rodents Swine Sheep/goats Equine-animals Internal trade International trade Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 July 1922. Abstract The present Law lays down provisions relating to commercial trading in livestock. Article 1 establishes that livestock trade includes trade in horses, cattle, goat, sheep and swine. Whoever undertakes such a trade must be in possession of a valid licence issued by the Interior Office. The text consists of 17 articles. Full text German Website www.zh.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance on trade in livestock (Livestock Trade Ordinance). Legislation | Switzerland | 1959 Keyword: Cattle, Poultry, Internal trade, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX