#BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 61Ordinance on the Reporting of Epizootics in Animals of 10 March 2026
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This German federal regulation (BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 61), issued by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Home Affairs, comprehensively reforms the legal framework governing the mandatory reporting of animal diseases and epizootics in Germany. It replaces and consolidates previous animal disease notification rules under a new regulatory structure, updating the obligations of veterinarians, livestock holders, and authorities when notifiable diseases are detected. The ordinance amends several existing animal disease-related regulations (reflected in the updated FNA codes: 7831-14-6, 7831-1-50-2, 7824-9-1, 7831-1-40-4, 7831-1-40-7, 7831-1-49-3), aligning German law with current EU requirements and scientific standards for disease surveillance and control. It establishes clearer reporting chains, timelines, and responsibilities across the livestock sector. The regulation covers both the substantive rules on what must be reported and procedural changes affecting how reports are filed, transmitted, and acted upon by competent authorities. It applies to all animal keepers, veterinary practitioners, and public veterinary offices operating within Germany.
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Key Changes
- Complete overhaul of the mandatory animal disease notification legal framework under BGBl. 2026 I Nr. 61, effective 10 March 2026
- New FNA code 7831-14-6 introduced as primary classification for the reformed notification ordinance
- Amendment of at least five existing animal disease ordinances (FNA: 7831-1-50-2, 7824-9-1, 7831-1-40-4, 7831-1-40-7, 7831-1-49-3)
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Obligations
What this law requires
Veterinarians must report suspected or confirmed notifiable animal diseases to competent authorities according to established reporting chains and timelines
Livestock holders and animal keepers must report suspected or confirmed notifiable diseases to veterinarians and/or public veterinary offices
Public veterinary offices must receive, process, and transmit disease reports according to specified procedural requirements and timelines
All obligated parties must comply with updated reporting procedures and chains of command as redefined in this ordinance
Disease reports must be filed within established timelines specified by the ordinance