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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