Report livestock (farm animals)
Reporting the keeping of farm animals (chickens, pigs, cattle, horses) to the Veterinary Office, which serves as the basis for registration in the HI-Tier system.
How to proceed
- 1
Apply for registration with the Veterinary Office
Before starting animal husbandry, including information on the species, herd size, and location.
- 2
Assignment of the VVVO operating number
Veterinary, vet, veterinarian, other – Facility ID for the HI-Tier system.
- 3
Register animals in the HI-Tier system
Mandatory for pigs, cattle, sheep, and goats.
Responsible authority
The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →
Fees
Varies by case
Processing time
5 days
Official: max. approx. 1 weeks
Online application
Online possible – at the responsible authority
Common mistakes
- • Notification for inventory changes (additions or removals) is not repeated
- • Failure to apply for a VVVO number in a timely manner
The essentials before applying
Who is eligible?
Farmers and hobby livestock keepers.
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. 5 days
Success rate
approx. 99.0 % (estimate)
Most common mistakes
- •Notification for inventory changes (additions or removals) is not repeated
- •Failure to apply for a VVVO number in a timely manner
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.