The MIF has extensive experience in the application process for obtaining veterinary licenses from the Cantonal Veterinary Authorities for research involving animal experimentation. The team at MIF can assist researchers in preparing and writing the animal procedure sections of license applications.
Furthermore, a comprehensive collection of standard operating procedures (SOPs) is available to support study design, protocol preparation, and regulatory compliance.
You can contact the team at MIF to discuss the requirements and establish your needs (and related fees) in relation to the veterinary license application process. You can refer to the Swiss guidelines here: Application and authorisation
“In Switzerland, the field of animal research is tightly regulated by one of the strictest legislations in the world, which promotes ethically responsible research. According to the ranking of the Animal Protection Index (API1), Switzerland together with Austria, Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and the United Kingdom are the countries with the strictest animal welfare policy and legislation in the world. The Swiss Animal Welfare Act aims “to protect the welfare and dignity of animals”. It is the only legislation which recognises the concept of animal dignity.”
- Swiss universities: Research and animal experimentation in Switzerland: regulatory framework en_regulatory_framework.pdf
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