Its responsibilities are prescribed by law and are as follows:
1. Supporting operators in implementing animal health obligations and measures to protect against biological hazard (Art. 10 and 11 AHL).
2. Development of training and continuing education materials and provision of knowledge to operators and members of animal-related professions in the areas of animal diseases, zoonoses, food safety, protection against biological hazards, veterinary drugs, resistance, and the interaction between animal health, animal welfare, and human health.
3. Coordination and support in the implementation of measures for advisory services, disease detection, and epidemic prevention (animal health visits, Art. 25 AHL).
4. Development of nationwide programs for selected diseases.
5. Ensuring uniform standards for measures to improve animal health and biosecurity in the livestock sector.
6. Data network and provision, as well as expanded data management for epidemic prevention.