The present Ordinance implements parts of the Agriculture Law for the Canton of Solothurn of 4 December 1994. In particular, it regulates the competence, proceedings and enforcement in case of animal disease, animal waste, animal protection, as well as trade in animals. The animal disease police is the competent authority for the implementation of all related regulations. Article 5 lists the tasks of the animal disease police. A central register on animal diseases shall be kept by the canton. Al