The public veterinary service protects the health of animals and humans. It is an important part of consumer protection, agriculture, the food industry and animal welfare.

The tasks of public veterinary services are

• Preventing and combating animal diseases that can be transmitted from animals to humans,

• Maintaining and developing the health of farm animals,
• Protecting humans from danger and harm caused by animal diseases ,
• Protecting the environment from harmful influences caused by animals and animal products and waste ,
• Protecting the life and well-being of animals and preventing suffering.