The Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina (VO BiH) is an administrative organisation within the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is responsible for animal health and welfare, veterinary public health, veterinary medicinal products, the safety of food of animal origin and animal feed, and other veterinary matters within its legally defined competence.

In cooperation with the competent authorities of the entities and Brčko District of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the VO BiH prepares and coordinates draft legislation relating to animal health and welfare, animal feed, veterinary public health and the production and placing on the market of food of animal origin. It also coordinates the establishment and implementation of risk management measures in these areas.

The VO BiH coordinates and monitors measures for the prevention, surveillance, control and eradication of animal diseases, including zoonoses, and supports the implementation of animal welfare requirements.

The Border Veterinary Inspection Department is an integral part of the VO BiH. It carries out official veterinary checks and controls on the import, transit and export of live animals, products of animal origin, animal feed, veterinary medicinal products and other consignments that may pose a risk to animal or public health.

The VO BiH is responsible for cooperation and coordination with the veterinary authorities of other countries and relevant international organisations. It also coordinates requirements and procedures relating to international veterinary certification and trade in animals and products of animal origin.