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If you regularly look after, restrain, anaesthetise, slaughter or kill animals on a professional or commercial basis, you must have the necessary knowledge and skills (expertise). You can apply for the required certificate of competence from the competent authority. To do so, you must prove your expertise by passing an examination or by obtaining a qualification recognised as equivalent. The certificate of competence specifies the activities for which it is valid, the animal species and the type of equipment.

The certificate of competence is valid for an unlimited period. However, it can be withdrawn if you have violated conditions of the ordinance and facts indicate that this will also be the case in the future.

- successful theoretical and practical examination related to the categories of animals and the stunning and killing procedure specified in the application or equivalent qualification.
- no violations of animal welfare law in the last 3 years.

depending on how you prove the required expertise:
- Proof of having successfully passed the examination (original examination certificate).
- Proof (copy) of an equivalent qualification

For the issuance of the passport
- a recent photograph (passport photo)
- Declaration that you have not committed any offences against animal protection law in the last three years (ask/request form from the competent authority)
Ask the competent authority which documents you have to submit in the specific case. Further information on the required documents can be found on the application form.

for the issuance of the certificate of competence: procedural fee (depending on expenditure) according to the fee schedule

The application must be made in writing, either by means of a form provided by the authority or an informal application.
- Then fill out the form completely or formulate your application for the certificate of competence and attach the required evidence.
- Submit the application documents to your competent authority.
- The competent authority will examine your application and issue a certificate of competence for the categories of animals and stunning and killing procedures for which you have been able to demonstrate your competence.
- Finally, you will receive your certificate of competence by post or, if applicable, information on the rejection of your application.

Notify changes
If there are any changes to your details, please notify these changes to your competent authority.

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Veterinary and food monitoring office of the district/city

Section 4 Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG)

Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, Article 7 , Article 21, Section 4 TierSchG, Section 4 Animal Welfare Slaughter Ordinance (Animal Sloppy)

Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, Article 7 , Article 21

• § Section 4 Animal Welfare Slaughter Ordinance (TierSchlV)
• Regulation (EC) No. 1099/2009, Art. 7, Art 21, Section 4 TierSchG, Section 4 Animal Welfare Slaughter Ordinance (Animal Sloppy)
• Regulation (EC) No 1099/2009, Article 7 , Article 21

Specialist courses

Various training institutes run recognised courses on the killing of vertebrates in accordance with § 4 Para. 1 of the Animal Welfare Act. Please enquire about this directly with the respective provider.

Overview of the current equivalent qualifications - openagrar.de
[AG Animal Welfare of the Länder Working Group on Consumer Protection (ed.)]

Saxon State Ministry for Social Affairs and Social Cohesion