Act concerning the defence against and elimination of epizootic diseases.

Subject

Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems

Keyword

Basic legislation Animal health Pests/diseases International trade Offences/penalties Apiculture/sericulture Camelids Ranching/captive breeding Cattle Liability/compensation Dangerous animal/harmful animal Disinfection/disinfestation Equine-animals Hygiene/sanitary procedures Institution Marking/identification Monitoring Poultry Registration Slaughtering Subsidy/incentive Swine Vaccination Animal production Aquatic animals

Geographical area

Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe

Abstract

This Federal Act, consisting of 79 articles, lists the notifiable animal diseases and lays down related provisions. The provisions of this Federal Act apply to domestic animals as well as animals that are kept like domestic animals or in zoos or in a similar way.

Full text

German

Website

www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Repeals

Animal Registration Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1993 (2008)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Bluetongue Control Ordinance 2013.

Legislation | Austria | 2013

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2008.

Legislation | Austria | 2008

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Blackleg Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1978 (1990)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Cattle, Grazing, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on the fight against tuberculosis in cattle and goats.

Legislation | Austria | 1975 (1994)

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance on veterinary control in animal transport.

Legislation | Austria | 1973 (2001)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Transport/storage, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lower Austria Cattle Earmarking Ordinance 1995.

Legislation | Austria | 1995 (2012)

Keyword: Animal production, Marking/identification, Registration

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance by the Governor of Lower Austria on the use of animals in slaughterhouses.

Legislation | Austria | 1978

Keyword: Animal production, Cattle, Slaughtering

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Ordinance by the regional government on measures against the spreading of tuberculosis in cattle through grazing.

Legislation | Austria | 2003

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Cattle, Grazing, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lower Austria Swine Fever Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1990 (2012)

Keyword: Animal production, Pests/diseases, Swine, Slaughtering, Disinfection/disinfestation, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Disposal Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2004

Keyword: Animal by-products, Transport/storage, Registration, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2014.

Legislation | Austria | 2014

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Drugs, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal By-Products Disposal Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2012

Keyword: Animal by-products, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Internal trade, Transport/storage, Waste disposal, Waste non-domestic sources, Organic waste, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2013.

Legislation | Austria | 2013

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Drugs

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2015.

Legislation | Austria | 2015

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Drugs, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2017.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Drugs, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bluetongue Control Ordinance 2013.

Legislation | Austria | 2013 (2018)

Keyword: Pests/diseases, Inspection, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Vaccination Ordinance 2017.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Vaccination, Drugs, International trade, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Veterinary Authorities Import Ordinance 2019.

Legislation | Austria | 2019

Keyword: Consumer protection, Food quality control/food safety, Animal health, Public health, Animal welfare, Certification, Transport/storage, Pests/diseases, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Monitoring, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, International trade, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Lumpy skin disease Ordinance (No. 315 of 2017).

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Data collection/reporting, Quarantine, Vaccination, Monitoring

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Veterinary Amendment Act 2007.

Legislation | Austria | 2008

Keyword: Vaccination, Data collection/reporting, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX