Animal protection law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of competence
Competence examinations, certificates of competence and proofs of competence ensure that the requirements of animal protection law are complied with when keeping, slaughtering and transporting animals.
Booth: 02.09.2022. Link zum BayernPortal
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Testing the expertise of responsible persons for activities or animal husbandry subject to licensing under § 11 TierSchG
.In the context of the granting of permission for animal husbandry and activities with animals requiring a permit according to § 11 Animal Protection Act, the applicant must name a responsible person. The expertise of the responsible person is, if no corresponding professional training qualification or proof of previous professional or other handling of animals, proven by a technical discussion at the district administrative authority. The content of the expert interview depends on the intended activity, the type of animal husbandry, the animal species, etc.
Certificate of competence animal transport
.A certificate of competence for drivers and attendants of an animal transport is required for the transport of farm animals and horses, provided that the transport is carried out in connection with an economic activity. If there is no corresponding professional qualification obtained after 05.01.2007, the certificate of competence can be issued by the district administrative authority after training and passing the examination (§ 4 Animal Protection Transport Ordinance). The certificate of competence is valid throughout the European Union.
Certificate of competence slaughter
.For the slaughter of animals by companies a certificate of competence is required, this concerns all activities related to the slaughter. The competent ministry authorizes competent institutions to conduct appropriate training and testing. After passing the examination, the district administrative authority issues the certificate of competence. Certificates of competence under Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009 on the protection of animals at the time of slaughter are valid throughout the European Union.
Certificate of competence piglet stunning
.For stunning male pigs (piglets) less than eight days old for the purpose of castration, other competent persons who are not veterinarians require a certificate of competence. The certificate of competence is issued by the competent authority upon application, provided that the necessary requirements are met (including successful participation in a course of instruction and examination).
Issuance of a certificate of competence according to Art. 17 Para. 2 Regulation (EC) No. 1/2005 also in connection with § 4 Para. 1 or 2 Animal Welfare Transport Regulation: 10 to 500 EUR Issuance of a certificate of competence according to § 4 Para. 2 Animal Welfare Transport Regulation: 25 to 500 EUR.
Office of Veterinary Affairs and Consumer Health Protection
Official management: Dr. Nikola-Simone Franz-Haas
We offer a variety of services in the service rooms "Nägelsbachstr. 40". Appointment by phone: + (49) 09131 / 86 - 1725.
- Food hygiene
- Food control
- Veterinary drugs
- Animal welfare
- Animal disease control
- Consumer protection (food law)
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