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Art. 6 Tierschutzgesetz (TSchG) - Allgemeine Anforderungen
TSchG; 2. Kapitel: Umgang mit Tieren
Art. 6 TSchG · Allgemeine Anforderungen
Wer Tiere hält oder betreut, muss sie angemessen nähren, pflegen, ihnen die für ihr Wohlergehen notwendige Beschäftigung und Bewegungsfreiheit sowie soweit nötig Unterkunft gewähren.
Nach Anhören der interessierten Kreise erlässt der Bundesrat unter Berücksichtigung der wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnisse und nach dem Stand der Erfahrung und der technischen Entwicklung Vorschriften über das Halten von Tieren, namentlich Mindestanforderungen. Er verbietet Haltungsarten, die den Grundsätzen des Tierschutzes widersprechen.
Er kann die Anforderungen festlegen an die Aus- und Weiterbildung der Tierhalterinnen und Tierhalter sowie der Personen, die Tiere ausbilden oder Pflegehandlungen an ihnen vornehmen.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (85)
A/3514/2016 · ge (art. 6 al. 1 let. b LPA)
Appeal Dismissed on Grounds of Res Judicata Regarding Salary Claims
Cited in the reasoning section confirming the court's competence to rule on admissibility, which is a preliminary step to the final order.
A/1476/2025 · ge (art. 6 al. 1 let. c LPA)
Enforcement of Non-Pecuniary Administrative Order Against State Deemed Inadmissible
Cited in the reasoning as a rule granting the administrative chamber jurisdiction to examine admissibility.
B-5152/2022 (Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG)
Farmer's Animal Welfare Violations Lead to Denial of Direct Payments
General provision requiring adequate care, feeding, and shelter for animals, which underpins the specific violation of Art. 36 Abs. 1 TSchV.
B.2025.11 · sg (Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG)
Bird Park Permit Denial Appeal (Falconry Housing)
This provision establishes the general obligation for animal keepers to provide adequate care, which is the overarching subject matter regarding the required keeping conditions that the court ultimately mandates be reconsidered.
A/1189/2025 · ge (art. 1 al. 2, art. 6 al. 1 let. b et art. 11 al. 2 LPA)
Jurisdictional Ruling on Administrative Appeal Precedence of Objection
Cited in the reasoning regarding jurisdiction, but not explicitly in the dispositive orders (which simply state incompetence and referral).
SB240093 · zh (Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG)
Animal Welfare Violations and Animal Cruelty Sentencing Appeal
Cited as a connecting provision for the conviction under Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a TSchG.
VG.2024.00077 · gl (Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG)
Dog Welfare Restrictions Upheld Against Owners
Cited as the basis for the obligation to provide adequate care, exercise, and accommodation for animals.
SST.2024.49 · ag (Art. 28 Abs. 1 lit. a i.V.m. Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG sowie i.V.m. Art. 3 Abs. 1 und Abs. 2, Art. 6, Art. 7, Art. 10, Art. 36 Abs. 1 TSchV sowie i.V.m. Art. 6 Abs. 1 und Abs. 3 Nutz- und HaustierV)
Animal Welfare Violations: Sheep Left Without Adequate Shelter and Dry Resting Areas
This provision defines the offense of disregarding animal welfare regulations and was used to establish the defendant's guilt.
A/3628/2023 · ge (Art. 6 LPA)
Insurer Benefits Termination Appeal for Ice Accident Injuries
Cited in conjunction with Art. 61 let. g LPA for the award of costs.
VB.2023.00580 · zh (Art. 6 Abs. I TSchG)
Pony Owner Compliance Conditions Upheld
This provision was cited among others in the list of legal norms applicable to the case being decided.
A/2045/2024 · ge (art. 1 al. 2, art. 6 al. 1 let. b et art. 11 al. 2 LPA)
Appeal Inadmissibility for Failure to Exhaust Administrative Remedies
Cited in the reasoning concerning the court's ex officio review of its jurisdiction.
A/1783/2024 · ge (art. 6 al. 1 let. b LPA)
Inadmissibility of Direct Appeal Against Student Grants Decision Due to Failure to Exhaust Internal Remedies
Cited as part of the basis for the court's self-examination of jurisdiction.
460.2022.178 · bl (Art. 6 Abs. 1 TSchG)
Animal Cruelty Conviction Upheld, Sentence Reduced
Cited as a basis for the conviction related to animal cruelty, likely concerning the fundamental obligations of animal keepers regarding feeding, care, and accommodation.
A/2263/2023 · ge (Art. 6 al. 1 let. b LPA)
Inadmissibility of Administrative Appeal Regarding Access to Criminal File Modalities
Cited in the reasoning concerning the administrative chamber's ex officio review of its jurisdiction.
A/2263/2023 · ge (Art. 6 al. 2 LPA)
Inadmissibility of Administrative Appeal Regarding Access to Criminal File Modalities
Cited to confirm that civil and criminal courts are not deemed administrative jurisdictions for the purpose of transmission.