https://lovsnak.dk/en/topic/agriculture-and-food/New explanations on the topic: Agriculture and foodenWed, 04 Nov 2026 16:47:10 +0000https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-138/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/lov-20241-l-138/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 08:43:33 +0000What changes: The act gives the minister the right to set limit values for mortality and to require special advisory visits in herds with farm animals. Training requirements can now also apply to employees in all the businesses mentioned in subsection 1, not only nos. 2-6. The fee per quarter hour of invoiced inspection time in connection with examining animals rises from DKK 33 to DKK 64, and goes to spot checks at loading and unloading, as well as in-depth checks when live animals are exported. Who: The rules concern herds with farm animals and those responsible for them. They will initially be used in sow herds. The fee for examining animals is paid by businesses that handle assembly, and by herd owners and others. When: The Act entered into force on 1 July 2025.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1132/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1132/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:09:49 +0000What it sets out: The executive order sets out rules on applying for, awarding and paying support for fees for inspection of land animals and animal health certificates. It applies when moving between Bornholm and the rest of Denmark via Sweden. Who: The rules apply to operators who have been charged a fee after 1 July 2025. Fees for cancelled or rescheduled inspections do not receive support. When: The date of entry into force is not yet known.https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1186/https://lovsnak.dk/en/case/bek-2025-1186/Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:57:27 +0000What changes: Veterinarians may now supply or prescribe certain substances for oral administration to all horses, not only horses excluded from food production. However, for horses, this may only be used for up to 4 weeks in connection with rehabilitation after serious illness. Prescriptions may be sent electronically without a signature if the veterinarian documents the electronic transmission, and the veterinarian must keep this documentation together with copies of the prescriptions for 5 years. Preventive medicines are only exempt from the prescription requirement if they have no withdrawal period, and antimicrobial medicines are still not exempt. Who: The rules apply to veterinarians who use, supply or prescribe medicines for animals. When: The executive order was scheduled to enter into force on 9 November 2025. This has not yet been confirmed.