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Report animal diseases to the veterinary office

Immediate mandatory reporting of notifiable animal diseases (e.g., foot-and-mouth disease, avian influenza) to the Veterinary Office—even outside of business hours.

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Damit wir Report animal diseases to the veterinary office mit dem zuständigen Veterinäramt in Ihrer Stadt anzeigen können.

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Processing: approx. 2 weeksSuccess rate: 99.0 %
Last reviewed: August 10, 2026

Quick answer

  1. 1

    Documents you need

    Inventory Register · Identification card or passport

  2. 2

    Responsible authority

    The authority of your main residence

  3. 3

    How to do it

    In person or by post at the office

  4. 4

    Costs

    Kostenlos bis 100 € je nach Antrag

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How to proceed

  1. 1

    Consult a veterinarian

    If you suspect a notifiable disease, call a veterinarian immediately.

  2. 2

    Notify the Veterinary Office by phone

    Immediate notification; on-call service even outside of business hours.

  3. 3

    Tolerate government measures

    Quarantine, sample collection, and, if necessary, an order to euthanize.

Responsible authority

The authority of your main place of residence is responsible.Find authority →

The essentials before applying

Who is eligible?

Animal owners, veterinarians, and other individuals who suspect the presence of a notifiable animal disease.

Income limit

Processing time

Nationwide: approx. approx. 2 weeks

Success rate

approx. 99.0 % (estimate)

Most common mistakes

  • Delayed reporting – risk of a fine
  • On-call status unknown

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.

    Questions & Answers

    What happens if you don't report it?

    Failure to report is an administrative offense (subject to a fine).

    Freshness & source

    Maintenance
    Continuously reviewed & updated
    Source
    Bundesministerium für Ernährung und Landwirtschaft
    Data quality
    91 %

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