Stunning or killing vertebrates, providing proof of expertise

Killing and related activities may only be carried out by persons who have the necessary knowledge and skills (expertise).

If you regularly care for, restrain, stun, 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 provide evidence of your expertise in the form of a successful examination or a qualification recognized as equivalent. The certificate of competence specifies the activities, animal species and type of equipment for which it applies.

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 However, it can be withdrawn if you have violated the requirements of the ordinance and facts indicate that this will also be the case in the future.

Veterinary office at the district office or at the independent city

depending on how you prove the required expertise:
- Proof of successful completion of the examination (original examination certificate)
- Proof (copy) of an equivalent qualification

For the issue of the ID card:
- A current photograph (passport photo)
- Declaration that you have not committed any violations of animal welfare law in the last three years (ask/request form from the competent authority)
Ask the competent authority which documents you need to submit in the specific case. Further information on the required documents can be found on the application form.

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

Contradiction

The application is made in writing, either using a form provided by the authority or an informal application.
- Then complete the form in full or formulate your application for a certificate of competence and attach the required supporting documents.
- Submit the application documents to your competent authority.
- The competent authority will check your application and issue a certificate of competence for the animal categories and stunning and killing procedures for which you have been able to prove your competence.
- You will then receive your certificate of competence by post or, if applicable, information about the rejection of your application.

Notify us of changes
If there are any changes to your details, please inform your competent authority of these changes.

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for the issue of the certificate of competence: procedural fee (depending on expenditure) according to the scale of fees

Specialist courses

Various training institutes offer recognized training courses on the killing of vertebrates in accordance with Section 4 (1) of the Animal Welfare Act. Please enquire directly with the respective provider.

Overview of current equivalent qualifications - openagrar.de
[AG Tierschutz der Länderarbeitsgemeinschaft Verbraucherschutz (ed.)]