title: [The logical basis in the sense of section 17 number 1 of the Animal Welfare Act].
abstract: Since 1972 in Germany it is not allowed to kill vertebrates without a "reasonable reason". This is laid down in article 17 (1) of the Animal Protection Act. This theme--killing of animals--is one of the taboos in our society. The legislative background of killing vertebrates in regard to the "reasonable reason" is reported. Examples are given to illustrate the range of "reasonable reasons" for which animals are killed today.
authors.affiliation: Bundesministerium für Ernährung, Landwirtschaft und Forsten, Bonn.
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Schwabenbauer
mesh_terms: D000003:Abattoirs / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000827:Animal Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D000818:Animals; D005065:Euthanasia / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000662:veterinary*; D005858:Germany
vernacular_title: Der vernünftige Grund im Sinne des section 17 Nr. 1 des Tierschutzgesetzes.