Biomedical subjects

K Sojka

Publications and source records attributed to K Sojka.

2 recordsLinked to original sources

PubMed1993

[Hedgehog care?].

The european hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) is covered by species protection laws; it is also covered by the animal protection laws. It is not permitted to capture it, to injure it, to kill it or to want only disturb it. As a rule it is also not permitted to be held in captivity, to be sold or put out to show. Disregard of the protection laws can be punished with fines or prison sentences. Irrespective of the legal point of view, according to todays understanding wild animals belong in free nature, so that they can live a style of life suitable for their species.

Animal Welfare↗

PubMed1989

[The veterinarian and animal welfare].

At no important point does the Animals Protection Statute mention the competence of Veterinarians, but the "competent Authority". Also, the Animal Epidemics Statute and the Federal Hunting Statute provide for the cooperation of the veterinarian, but not for his competence to make decisions. This situation is even being overlooked by the investigating authorities, when in the case of using animals for "sport" or other problematic events, questions of the animals psychology and ethology have to be dealt with. In the courts the remarks of non-specialist qualified persons can lead to wrong decisions as can either unsuitable or wrong evidence.

Animal Welfare↗