Animals in business contexts

The County Administrative Board works preventively to ensure the wellbeing of animals. If you wish to show an animal in public, you must apply for a permit with us. You must also apply for a veterinarian for a public competition.

Permit for pets and horses

Do you wish to have many pets or horses or carry on an activity involving animals? In that case, you may need to apply for a permit from the County Administrative Board.

Permit for pets and horses

Transport of animals

When animals are transported, they must be transported in a safe manner and the animals must not be subjected to injury or suffering during transport.

Transport of animals

Displaying animals in public

If you operate a premises where animals are displayed to the general public, you need to apply for authorisation from the County Administrative Board.

Displaying animals in public

Apply for a veterinarian for competitions

Many public competitions with animals require there to be a competition veterinary surgeon on site.

Apply for a veterinarian for competitions

Selling, displaying and handling wild plants and animals

Do you wish to help conserve animals and plants, trade in live animals and plants or display wildlife in a zoo? To do so, you will need to apply for permission from the County Administrative Board.

Selling, displaying and handling wild plants and animals

Infectious disease control and animal health

Do you suspect that an animal you own or care for has contracted a serious illness? If so, you are obliged to immediately report your concern to a veterinarian, to reduce the risk of infection and facilitate the control of the disease.

Infectious disease control and animal health

Animal health personnel

We are responsible for supervision of animal health personnel in the county. We provide them with support and guidance and ensure that they comply with current laws and regulations.

Animal health personnel

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