Veterinary service for Rana and Hemnes duty district.

as a municipal veterinary surgeon in Hemnes municipality to cover the needs of both municipalities. The working relationship with the municipal veterinary surgeon has ended and the municipalities now need to purchase this service in the market. Adequate veterinary coverage is important in regard to

animal health, animal welfare and food safety and for being able to have active agriculture in the district. The agreement shall ensure veterinary services, primarily for production animals, but also safeguard the necessary animal welfare e