Leaflets & official information on animal husbandry
Species-appropriate animal husbandry requires compliance with legal requirements and consideration of the needs of the respective animal species. On this page you will find official fact sheets from Swiss specialist agencies as well as practical sources of information to help you with planning and keeping animals.
Please note: Different legal requirements apply to livestock owners depending on the animal species, herd size and type of use. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with the current requirements before purchasing a stable or enclosure.
Official leaflets of the federal government (BLV)
The Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office (FSVO) provides comprehensive specialist information and leaflets on animal welfare, husbandry regulations, licensing requirements and legal principles.
You can find the official collection here:
Official technical information and leaflets from the FSVO
There you will find, among other things, information on
- Keeping farm animals and pets
- Minimum requirements for enclosures and housing
- Training and licensing requirements
- Animal trade, animal fairs and events
- Legal basis for animal welfare
The current legal provisions and the corresponding ordinances are always authoritative.
Practice-oriented information sheets (TBB Foundation)
In addition to the official regulations, the TBB Foundation (Tierheim an der Birs) provides well-structured and practical leaflets for animal owners. These provide comprehensible information on the species-appropriate keeping of various animal species.
You can find the overview here:
The leaflets are structured according to animal species, for example
- Rabbits and rodents
- birds
- Dogs and cats
- Other pets
The contents are intended as a practical guide and do not replace individual advice from the competent authorities.
Further information on animal welfare
Additional information on the legal basis and animal welfare regulations can be found on the official federal animal welfare website:
Animal Welfare - Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office
Note for our customers
Before purchasing a hutch or enclosure, please check whether the product you have chosen meets the legal requirements and the needs of your animals. The responsibility for legally compliant and animal-friendly husbandry lies with the animal owner.
