Veterinary Matters
Service description
The public veterinary system protects the health of animals and humans. It is an important part of consumer protection, agriculture, the food industry, and animal welfare. The responsibilities
of the public veterinary system include:- Preventing and controlling animal diseases, particularly those transmissible from animals to humans,
- Maintaining and Promoting the Health of Farm Animals,
- Protecting people from the dangers and harm caused by animal diseases,
- Protecting people from health risks and harm, as well as from being misled or deceived by food and products of animal origin,
- Maintaining and Improving the Quality of Food of Animal Origin,
- Protecting the environment from harmful effects caused by animals, animal products, and animal waste,
- Protecting the lives and well-being of animals and preventing their suffering.
What else should I know?
You can find the latest alerts and information on food safety on the "Lebensmittelwarnung.de" portal, operated by the federal states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL).
- FoodAlert.de
(Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL))
- FoodAlert.de