Ordinance implementing the Animal Protection Law. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schaffhausen Document type Regulation Date 1985 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Cattle Slaughtering Royalties/fees Institution Pests/diseases Offences/penalties Animal health Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Animal Protection Act of 9 March 1978. The text deals with the following matters: terms of reference of local authorities; the Veterinary Office, the Agricultural Office, the Animal Experiment Commission; examination of animals for slaughter and of meat, taking stock of animals, transitional provisions, fees, etc. The text consists of 15 articles. Full text German Website www.sh.ch References - Legislation Implements Loi fédérale sur la protection des animaux (LPA). Legislation | Switzerland | 1978 (2006) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Transport/storage, Research, Slaughtering, Subsidy/incentive Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Ordinance implementing the Animal Protection Act. Legislation | Switzerland | 2008 Keyword: Cattle, Animal production, Slaughtering, Animal welfare, Royalties/fees, Institution, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Animal health Source: FAO, FAOLEX