Anyone who keeps or looks after animals must feed and care for them properly and
provide them with the activities and freedom of movement needed for their well-being, as
well as shelter where necessary.
2 Having consulted the various interest groups, the Federal Council shall issue regulations,
and in particular minimum requirements, on the keeping of animals in line with scientific
evidence and with the state of the art and technical developments. It prohibits forms of
animal husbandry that contravene the basic principles of animal welfare.
3 It may define the requirements for the training and continuing education of animal
keepers and persons who train animals