The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the transfer of powers and designation of competent authorities under the Animal Breeding Act in its version of 22 January 1998 (BGBl. I p. 145). In particular, article 1 of the above-mentioned Ordinance establishes that the Ministry of Agriculture, the Environment and Rural Space is responsible for the execution of the afore-mentioned Federal Act. Article 2 outlines the tasks and functions that shall be incumbent to the Agricultural Chamber