Veterinäramt

Veterinary Office is a veterinarian in Herisau, Canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Veterinary Office - Appenzell Ausserrhoden Important Pages Main Navigation Service Navigation Administration Department of Health and Social Affairs Veterinary Office News from the Office Reports to the Veterinary Office Food Safety Veterinary Medicines Working with Animals Documents and Forms Information for Veterinarians The Veterinary Office monitors compliance with legal requirements in veterinary medicine and animal husbandry. It fulfills these tasks for both Appenzell Ausserrhoden and Appenzell Innerrhoden. It is guided by the welfare of animals and the protection of humans from health impairments that can arise from animals or animal products. It is particularly responsible for enforcing animal disease legislation, animal protection legislation, food legislation, and medicinal product legislation in the field of veterinary medicines. Additionally, the office is responsible for enforcing the cantonal dog legislation. Avian Influenza: Measures lifted as of April 1, 2026 The Federal Office for Food Safety and Veterinary Affairs lifts the preventive measures for avian influenza. Animal Owner Contributions to the Animal Health Fund On November 21, 2025, invoices for the Animal Health Fund were sent out. Additional Information veterinaeramt@ar.ch © 2026 - Appenzell Ausserrhoden Meta Navigation Rated 3.0 out of 5 stars (2 reviews).