Veterinary Ordinance. Country/Territory Switzerland Territorial subdivision Schwyz Document type Regulation Date 2011 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Cultivated plants Keyword Pests/diseases Animal health Animal welfare Drugs Subsidy/incentive Inspection Authorization/permit Dispute settlement Court/tribunal Offences/penalties Enforcement/compliance Plant protection 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 January 2012. Abstract The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the implementation of veterinary legislation. Article 3 establishes that the Executive Council shall exercise supervision over the enforcement of federal and cantonal veterinary legislation. The text consists of 47 articles divided into 10 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Organization and competence (II); Animal disease (III); Food safety (IV); Animal protection (V); Animal health profession (VI); Veterinary drugs (VII); Financing (VIII); Procedures, legal aid and penalties (IX); Transitional and final provisions (X). Full text German Website www.sz.ch References - Legislation Implemented by Implementing Ordinance relating to the Veterinary Ordinance. Legislation | Switzerland | 2012 Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal welfare, Animal health, Royalties/fees, Inspection, Authorization/permit, Enforcement/compliance, Plant protection Source: FAO, FAOLEX