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Service portal - Veterinary services & food monitoring
Food safety and animal welfare play an important role for both humans and animals. Here you will find a wide range of services and information on the containment of diseases in farm animals and quality defects in food, as well as on the species-appropriate keeping of pets and farm animals and many related topics.
Frequently searched for
Animal Welfare; Report of an Administrative Offense
Fishing license; application
The fishing license is a lifelong proof of qualification that is a prerequisite for the holder to be allowed to fish.
Game damage; registration
Authorized persons can report damage caused by game to the responsible municipality.
Housing conditions contrary to animal welfare; notification
Animal Welfare; Report of an Administrative Offense
Fishing license; application
The fishing license is a lifelong proof of qualification that is a prerequisite for the holder to be allowed to fish.
Game damage; registration
Authorized persons can report damage caused by game to the responsible municipality.
Housing conditions contrary to animal welfare; notification
Service A-Z
African swine fever; application for designation by food company
If you wish to slaughter, cut up and process a pig from the restricted zones or store the meat and meat products in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever, you must apply for the establishment to be designated.
Agricultural Game Farming; Notification of the Establishment, Expansion, and Operation of an Animal Enclosure
Agricultural game farming is the raising of wild animal species for the production of game meat.
Animal by-products; monitoring of disposal
Animal disease prevention and control; information on the responsibilities of the district administrative authorities
The district administrative authorities (KVB) are originally responsible for many tasks in the prevention and control of animal diseases.
Animal husbandry; implementation of animal welfare controls
Animal show, animal exhibition, animal fair; notification or application for a permit
Animal transport; application for approval as a transport operator
If you want to transport animals, you need a license as a transport company before you start your activities. The application must be submitted to your competent veterinary office.
Animal transport; application for approval of means of road transport
If you wish to use road transport vehicles commercially to transport animals for longer than 8 hours, you will need a permit for the means of transport from the competent veterinary office.
Animal welfare law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of proficiency
Animal welfare permit; application
Animal Welfare; Order
Animal Welfare; Report of an Administrative Offense
African swine fever; application for designation by food company
If you wish to slaughter, cut up and process a pig from the restricted zones or store the meat and meat products in the event of an outbreak of African swine fever, you must apply for the establishment to be designated.
Agricultural Game Farming; Notification of the Establishment, Expansion, and Operation of an Animal Enclosure
Agricultural game farming is the raising of wild animal species for the production of game meat.
Animal by-products; monitoring of disposal
Animal disease prevention and control; information on the responsibilities of the district administrative authorities
The district administrative authorities (KVB) are originally responsible for many tasks in the prevention and control of animal diseases.
Animal husbandry; implementation of animal welfare controls
Animal show, animal exhibition, animal fair; notification or application for a permit
Animal transport; application for approval as a transport operator
If you want to transport animals, you need a license as a transport company before you start your activities. The application must be submitted to your competent veterinary office.
Animal transport; application for approval of means of road transport
If you wish to use road transport vehicles commercially to transport animals for longer than 8 hours, you will need a permit for the means of transport from the competent veterinary office.
Animal welfare law; application for a certificate of competence or a certificate of proficiency
Animal welfare permit; application
Animal Welfare; Order
Animal Welfare; Report of an Administrative Offense
Latest news
Extreme Heat
The German Weather Service has issued a warning of extreme heat in Erlangen for the coming weekend. According to current forecasts, temperatures could rise to as high as 39 degrees Celsius. As a result, the region is expected to experience exceptionally high heat stress.
How to Stay Safe in High Temperatures
Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and keep an eye on older adults and children. Here you'll find information on preventive measures and what to do during a heat wave.
Oak processionary moth
A high population of oak processionary moths is currently being observed in the city. They are found on various species of oak.
Heat - Information and Tips
Summers in German cities are getting hotter, and heat waves are lasting longer. The effects of climate change are also being felt in Erlangen. To help you cope with the heat, this page offers some information and tips on how to stay safe. It also includes the Heat Action Plan.
Extreme Heat
The German Weather Service has issued a warning of extreme heat in Erlangen for the coming weekend. According to current forecasts, temperatures could rise to as high as 39 degrees Celsius. As a result, the region is expected to experience exceptionally high heat stress.
How to Stay Safe in High Temperatures
Stay hydrated, use sunscreen, and keep an eye on older adults and children. Here you'll find information on preventive measures and what to do during a heat wave.
Oak processionary moth
A high population of oak processionary moths is currently being observed in the city. They are found on various species of oak.
Heat - Information and Tips
Summers in German cities are getting hotter, and heat waves are lasting longer. The effects of climate change are also being felt in Erlangen. To help you cope with the heat, this page offers some information and tips on how to stay safe. It also includes the Heat Action Plan.