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Animals and plants Finland prioritises the health and welfare of agricultural livestock as an important way to ensure food safety and quality along the food chain. Animal welfare » Animal welfare Transmissible animal diseases » Transmissible anima...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants
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Damage to crops, animals and movable property Damages compensated for as damage to crops include damage caused to arable land, horticulture land, nursery plantation and harvested crop. No compensation is paid for damage to game management fields. ...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/game-animal-damages/large-carnivore-damage/damage-to-crops-animals-and-movable-property
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Damage caused by other game animals A very significant damage caused by a game animal other than a cervid or large carnivore may also be compensated for under the Act on Game Animal Damages within the appropriation annually included in the State b...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/game-animal-damages/damage-caused-by-other-game-animals
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Council on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes The purpose of the council on the protection of animals used for scientific or educational purposes is to promote the principle of replacement, reduction and refineme...https://mmm.fi/en/laboratory-animals
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Conservation of the genetic diversity of agricultural plants and animals The preservation, conservation and sustainable use of the genetic resources of agricultural plants and animals are regulated by Finland’s National Genetic Resources Programme...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/conservation-of-the-genetic-diversity-of-agricultural-plants-and-animals
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Import, export and trade in the EU internal market of animals, embryos and gametes Importing animals, embryos and gametes from non-EU countries “Imports” of live animals and animal embryos and gametes mean their importation from non-EU countries (...https://mmm.fi/en/import-export-and-intra-eu-trade-of-animals-embryos-and-gametes
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Animal welfare Animal health care is part of Finland’s national quality strategy. The aim is to enhance the strengths of our food production chain, such as good animal health, limited use of medicines, and the safety and quality of food. The natio...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/animal-welfare
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Animal welfare Animal health care is part of Finland’s national quality strategy. The aim is to enhance the strengths of our food production chain, such as good animal health, limited use of medicines, and the safety and quality of food. The natio...https://mmm.fi/en/food-and-agriculture/responsibly-from-farm-to-fork/animal-welfare
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Animal breeding, registration and identification Animal breeding The objective of animal breeding activities is either to improve the genetic quality of production animals or to conserve genetic resources. The purpose animal breeding provisions is...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/animal-breeding-registration-and-identification
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Animal medication is strictly regulated It is self-evident that sick animals need to be properly treated, and sometimes medication is also required. Vaccines are used to prevent diseases. The use of veterinary medicines must be such that it promot...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/animal-medication
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Game animal damages Provisions on damages caused by game animals are laid down in the Game Animal Damages Act. The Act determines the grounds and procedures for granting funds for compensating and preventing damages caused by game animals. The Act...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/game-animal-damages
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Feeds and animal nutrition Feeds play a key role in the safety of the food chain Most of the feeds fed to food-producing animals are both produced and used on Finnish farms. A considerable share of the raw materials used in the domestic animal fee...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/feeds-and-animal-nutrition
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Companion and Hobby Animal Welfare Council The Companion and Hobby Animal Welfare Council operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It assists the Ministry in issues and policies concerning the welfare of companion and hobby animals...https://mmm.fi/en/companion-and-hobby-animal-welfare-council
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Farm Animal Welfare Council The Farm Animal Welfare Council operates under the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry. It assists the Ministry in issues and policies concerning the welfare of production animals. The council monitors and assesses the...https://mmm.fi/en/advisory-councils
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Animal by-products and derived products Animal by-products and derived products mean all products of animal origin that are not used as food, such as slaughterhouse and dairy by-products, dead animals and manure. By-products also include catering ...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/animal-by-products-and-derived-products
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Transmissible animal diseases Legislation Legislation on transmissible animal diseases is set out in Regulation (EU) 2016/429 of the European Parliament and of the Council on transmissible animal diseases and amending and repealing certain acts in...https://mmm.fi/en/animals-and-plants/contagious-animal-diseases
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Hunting and game management Hunting means the capturing and killing of wild game animals and the hunter taking quarry into possession. Hunting must always be ethically acceptable and practiced in accordance with the principles of sustainable use. ...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/hunting-and-game-management
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International agreements and organisations The most important international agreements and organisations concerning game husbandry and hunting include the following: Convention on Biological Diversity CITES Convention Bern Convention Bonn Conventi...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/protection-of-species-in-the-eu-and-international-game-policy/international-agreements-and-organisations
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Wildlife and game Game and reindeer management in Finland is practised within the limits permitted by the sustainable use of natural resources. Strategies and management plans » Management plans are an essential part of the Finnish Wildlife Consor...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game
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Habitat management The aim of habitat management is to ensure the preservation of game animal habitats. Habitat management measures deliver long-term effects. In forest management, emphasis can be given to measures that benefit game animals. Volun...https://mmm.fi/en/wildlife-and-game/hunting-and-game-management/habitat-management