Agreement on the establishment of a common expert commission in animal breeding (Animal Breeding Council). Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Burgenland Document type Miscellaneous Date 2008 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Sub-national agreement Animal reproduction Genetic resources Institution Authorization/permit Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract Article 1 establishes a commission of experts competent for matters in animal breeding, denominated “Animal Breeding Council”. At the request by a competent authority, the Council shall advice on: 1) the authorization of an animal breeding organization; 2) on genetic features of animals destined for breeding. The text consists of 11 articles as follows: Establishment of the Animal Breeding Council (1); Tasks of the Animal Breeding Council (2); Members of the Animal Breeding Council (3); Chairmanship (4); Convocation of meetings (5); Decision making and right to vote (6); Rules of procedure (7); Branch office (8); Entry into force, participation (9);Withdrawal (10);Copies, communication (11). Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at