This Law amends various provisions stipulated by the Veterinary Law of the Republic of Bulgaria (Official Gazette 87/2005; 30, 31, 55 and 88/2006; 51 and 84/2007; 13, 36 and 100/2008; 27, 35, 74, 95 and 102/2009; 25 and 41/2010; 8 and 92/2011; 77, 82 and 97/2012; 7, 15, 66, 68, 83 and 99/2013; 98/2014; and 14/2015).
Significant changes are related to the general terms, definitions and denominations; relations between the state authorities in charge of veterinary related matters; various references of the adopted and updated European Council Directives and Regulations; specific animal health technical (sanitary, veterinary practices, veterinary medicine, data collection, registration and reporting) issues and obligations; and offences and related penalties.