Consulting services in the field of veterinary medicine and acquisition, permanent management and disposal of participations in domestic and foreign companies of all kinds, as well as provision of services for these participation companies. May establish branches and subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad, participate in other companies in Switzerland and abroad, and conduct all business that is directly or indirectly related to its purpose. Furthermore, it may acquire, encumber, sell and manage real estate in Switzerland and abroad, arrange financing for its own account or for the account of third parties, and provide collateral for liabilities of affiliated companies.