Article 8b of the German Animal Protection Act defines the tasks of the Animal Welfare Officer. Pursuant to this article the animal welfare officer is obligated to
- ensure that the regulations, conditions and sanctions with regard to animal welfare are observed,
- provide advice to the institution and the persons involved in animal studies and experimental animal husbandry,
- comment each application for permission of an animal study,
- enforce the development and introduction of procedures and methods for the avoidance or limitation of animal studies within the institution.
Relevant legislation:
EU Directive on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes
German Animal Protection Act
Contact:
Telephone: 038351 7-1187
Fax: 038351 7-1192
Christine.Fastflide
Address:
Südufer 10
D-17493 Greifswald - Insel Riems
Contact:
Telephone: +49 5141 3846-135
Fax: +49 5141 3846-117
Michael.Marahrensflide
Address:
Dörnbergstraße 25/27
D-29223 Celle
Contact:
Telefon: +49 3641 804-2240
Fax: + 49 3641 804-2228
Heike.Koehlerflide
Address:
Naumburger Str. 96 a
D-07743 Jena
Contact:
Telephone: +49 5034 871-5147
Fax: +49 5034 871-5101
Christine.Ehlingflide
Address:
Höltystr. 10
D-31535 Neustadt