The state's regional government will be reformed at the turn of the year 2025‒2026. Regional State Administrative Agencies’ tasks related to animals and food will be transferred to the Finnish Food Authority. In connection with the change, the site may have flaws in the first few days of January.

Veterinary Service Regional Sections

The following e-mail boxes of the regional sections of veterinary services are available for use in non-urgent matters for by municipal control units and for customers who deal with animal keeping permits and notifications matters.

  • Regional Section for Southern and Inland Finland: esa@ruokavirasto.fi
    • South Karelia, Kanta-Häme, Central Finland, Kymenlaakso, Pirkanmaa, Päijät-Häme, Uusimaa
  • Regional Section for Eastern and Northern Finland: ipa@ruokavirasto.fi
    • South Savo, Kainuu, Lapland, North Karelia, North Ostrobothnia, North Savo, 
  • Regional Section for Western Finland: lasa@ruokavirasto.fi
    • South Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, Ostrobothnia, Satakunta, Southwest Finland