Animal Health 2024 (TGG 2024).

The Act implement European animal health legislation, prevent and combat animal diseases, and oversee, maintain, and improve animal health. This legislation aligns with the EU regulations and replaces the previous Animal Health Act from 1999. The Act outlines measures for monitoring and controlling animal diseases, establishes responsibilities for animal health management, and sets guidelines for disease reporting and surveillance. It also emphasizes the importance of maintaining comprehensive records and documentation to ensure effective disease control and compliance with EU standards.
The Act stated objectives include ensuring the health status of animals, preventing the spread of animal diseases, and establishing a comprehensive legal framework for veterinary services. Key legal principles highlighted include the responsibilities of various stakeholders, such as animal owners, veterinarians, and government authorities, in maintaining animal health and compliance with established regulations. Significant measures outlined in the document include the establishment of an electronic veterinary register, mandatory registration and reporting obligations for animal owners and businesses, and the implementation of biosafety protocols. The document emphasizes the need for cooperation among federal and regional authorities to effectively monitor and control animal health issues. Compliance requirements include adherence to veterinary certification standards and the obligation to report any suspicious health conditions in animals to the relevant authorities. The document also discusses procedural considerations for the enforcement of health measures, including the communication of health threats and the reporting of legal proceedings related to animal health violations. Part 4 of the Act provides for special provisions for bees. The Act consists of 82 Articles divided in 8 Parts and has 2 Annexes.