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Prerequisites

In derogation from the legal requirements for livestock exhibitions and livestock markets, you may apply for an exemption if the following conditions are met:

• The venue does not meet all the fencing, access, and cleaning requirements normally required for livestock shows or markets.
• There are no concerns regarding the control of animal diseases that would speak against the event.
• Your event is a livestock exhibition, a small-scale livestock market or an annual or weekly market that is exempt from official veterinary supervision.
• The venue meets certain requirements, including security measures for access, appropriate cleaning facilities, and animal accommodation.
• There is no risk to animal health or animal diseases.

Documents required

Please provide the following information in your application and attach the relevant supporting documents:

• Completed application for exemption (with details of the event, venue and animal population)
• Justification for the necessity of the requested exception
• Site plan of the venue with entrances and exits marked
• Proof of existing cleaning and disinfection facilities for vehicles and people
• Information on the accommodation of the animals (e.g. accommodation rooms, quarantine rooms)
• Hygiene concept of the event
• if necessary, veterinary report or expert opinion
• if applicable, proof of exemption from official veterinary examination (for example, at annual or weekly markets)
• if applicable, previous approval notices or comparable documents (for recurring events)

Please note

You will only receive the exemption if there are no conflicting concerns about animal disease control.

These farm animals belong to the livestock category:

• Horses, donkeys, hinnies, mules, zebras and zebroids
• Cattle including bison, wisent and water buffalo
• Sheep and goats
• pigs
• Hares, rabbits
• Ducks, pheasants, geese, chickens, ratites, guinea fowl, partridges, pigeons, turkeys and quails
• Enclosed game
• Camelids

Deadlines

• Apply for the exemption early, at least 6 weeks before the planned event.


• You need the exemption to hold a livestock market or livestock exhibition, an annual or weekly market where live farm animals are offered or exhibited, without having to meet the requirements of official veterinary examinations.

Procedure

• You submit the application for an exemption together with all necessary documents to the competent authority.
• The responsible authority will review your documents and request additional documents or information from you if necessary.
• The responsible authority will examine your application and you will receive a decision.
• If your application is complete and meets the requirements, you will receive the exemption.

Processing time

If all required documents are available, processing may take up to 6 weeks.

Fees

Fees apply. The amount of the fees depends on the administrative effort involved. They are calculated based on the fee schedule for public consumer protection.

Legal remedies

Contradiction

Legal basis

§ 6 Ordinance on Protection against the Spread of Animal Diseases in Livestock Transport (ViehVerkV)