View Animal Husbandry
Requirement to register with the veterinary office for the keeping of certain farm animals or pets (e.g., farm animal husbandry, commercial animal husbandry).
How to proceed
- 1
File a report with the veterinary office
Including information on the species, number, and housing conditions.
- 2
Registration
Registration with the Animal Disease Fund or the HI-Tier database, if required.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
approx. 1 weeks
Official: max. approx. 2 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Failure to file a notification before starting animal husbandry
- • Changes in livestock numbers not reported
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Persons who keep livestock subject to reporting requirements, such as farm animals or animals kept for commercial purposes.
Income limit
The limit varies by household and region – see the table at the responsible authority or in the application assistant.
Processing time
Nationwide: approx. approx. 1 weeks
Success rate
approx. 97.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Failure to file a notification before starting animal husbandry
- •Changes in livestock numbers not reported
Common reasons for rejection
Alternatives
- Check related services in the application assistant
- Use social counselling before applying
If rejected
Read the decision carefully: often submitting missing documents or reapplying helps more than an objection.