Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection
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World Animal Day, observed on 4 October, is dedicated to improving animal welfare worldwide. Slovenia is committed to continuously improving the way we treat animals and raising awareness that animals kept by humans should not be merely as means of production or property. As sentient beings they deserve our care, attention and respect.
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As part of the 31st Professional Meeting of the Veterinary Chamber of Slovenia, held in Zreče on 1 October 2026, representatives of the Administration of the Republic of Slovenia for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection presented key considerations for the revision of the Veterinary Practice Act (VPA).
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World Rabies Day that is marked every year on 28 September aims to raise awareness about this dangerous disease and its prevention, and to advocate for the global eradication of rabies. It had successfully been eradicated in Slovenia, but it still poses a serious public health threat in numerous parts of the world.
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Informal meeting of chief veterinary officers in Ireland
On 15 – 17 September 2026, the Slovenian delegation participated in the informal meeting of chief veterinary officers (CVOs) of the EU Member States in Kilkenny, Ireland. Held under the Irish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the meeting focused on current challenges in animal health and welfare, biosecurity and preparedness for cross-border risks.
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Current veterinary topics and the agrometeorological portal presented at the Agra Fair
The 64th International Agri-Food Agra Fair in Gornja Radgona hosted Veterinary Day on 24 August. The expert conference, organised by the Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection, focused on the latest developments in animal health and welfare and other current issues in the veterinary sector.
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Extraordinary inspection and control of porcine-meat origin identification in a supermarket chain
Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection conducted extraordinary inspection and control of identification of origin of porcine meat that was in April 2026 offered for sale with a reduced price and labelled “Slovenian porcine meat” in a supermarket chain.