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Changes for February

Tuesday, 28 January 2025 06:30

Move to cut back on puppy farming

January is finally coming to an end – and some law changes in February are good news for animals, except for wolves.

In an effort to stamp out puppy farming, commercial imports of puppies under 15 weeks will be banned. This doesn’t apply to individuals.

The trimming of lambs’ tails will be banned as well chick culling. There will also be new rules on animal husbandry in research laboratories. 

But it will be easier for cantons to shoot wolves if they’re considered a threat to livestock or humans. 

In other laws, the minimum wage for those working in the hospitality sector will be increased by 1.1%.

And if you get a census form, you have a month to fill it out or risk a CHF 1,000 fine. Switzerland doesn’t hold a census on a particular day – but sends out 200,000 forms every year. 

 

 

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