Animal welfare officer

The government appointed Elias Zopfi as the new Animal Welfare Officer on January 31, 2023.

The statutory duties of the Animal Welfare Officer include, among other things

  • participating in the further development of animal welfare legislation
  • informing the public on animal welfare matters
  • advising animal owners and
  • the general representation of interests for the protection of animals.

You can contact the Animal Welfare Officer by e-mail.

Note: The Animal Welfare Officer is not responsible for the prosecution of animal welfare violations.

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