The main duties of this unit, which are within the Veterinary
Regulation Directorate, are the following:
- Create policies, draft and transpose legislation related to Animal
Welfare.
- Act as the focal point within the Veterinary Regulation Directorate on
all issues related to Animal Welfare mainly related to poultry, swine, calves,
sheep, goats and slaughtering.
- Work in conjunction with the Animal Welfare Service and Promotion
Directorate on issues related mainly to pet animals.
- Inspect, control, and enforce establishments on animal welfare issues
dealing with pet shops and zoos and other establishments such as boarding
kennels.
- Give consultation to the Planning Authority regarding the construction
of establishment hosting animals (farm, stables,…) in order to ensure basic
welfare standards.
- Work in conjunction with the Animal Welfare Council mainly in relation
to issues related to the regulation of experimentation of animals for research
purposes.
- Keeping in line with the most up to date scientific knowledge on animal
welfare.
Photos of Various Animals and
Inspections