First Chair for Animal Protection

The University of Bern will have the first teaching and research section for animal-keeping and animal protection in Switzerland. According to the Federal Veterinary Department the new chair will be engaged in the study of the keeping of animals and the consequences of certain breeding methods. There will also be courses for vet students and for persons on executive bodies and animal keepers. St. Galler Tagblatt, 12. Dec. 1998 © European Vegetarian Union - http://www.ivu.org/evu