Article 17
(1) Animals are subject to surgery only in cases justified.
(2) Surgery is done under local anesthesia or, where appropriate, generally only by veterinarians.
(3) medical Manoperele cause animal suffering should be performed by your veterinarian.
Article 18
Notwithstanding the provisions of Art.
17 alin. 17 para.
(2), for animals used for scientific or other experiments, surgery or other treatments may be performed by other people who have qualifications.