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Ordinance on trade in livestock (Livestock Trade Ordinance).

Country/Territory
Switzerland
Territorial subdivision
Zürich
Document type
Regulation
Date
1959
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Cattle Poultry Internal trade Authorization/permit Enforcement/compliance Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, North-East Atlantic, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance implements the Law on professional trade in livestock of 2 April 1922. In particular, article 1 establishes whoever wants to engage in professional cattle trade, shall submit an application to the Veterinary Office. The text consists of 14 articles divided into 7 Parts as follows: Issue of authorization (I); Renewal of authorization (II); Business directory (III); Determination of volume of sale (IV); Trade in poultry (V); Index of cattle dealers (VI); Entry into force and enforcement (VII).

Full text
German
Website
www.zh.ch

References - Legislation

Implements

Law on professional trade in livestock.

Legislation | Switzerland | 1922 (2010)

Keyword: Animal production, Cattle, Rodents, Swine, Sheep/goats, Equine-animals, Internal trade, International trade

Source: FAO, FAOLEX