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Animal Health Act.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
1999 (2018)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal production Animal reproduction Animal welfare Basic legislation Biodiversity Cattle Dangerous animal/harmful animal Equine-animals Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Institution Internal trade International trade Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Local government Marking/identification Packaging/labelling Poultry Ranching/captive breeding Slaughtering Swine Drugs Authorization/permit Protection of environment Public health Transport/storage Protection of species
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
This Federal Act comes into force on the first day of the third month following the announcement.
Abstract

This Act consists of 19 articles divided into 3 sections: General and veterinary measures; Compensation; Penalties and final provisions. The provisions of this Federal Act apply to: animal husbandry operations, hatcheries, animal trade (including markets and collection points), insemination stations, embryo transfer facilities, sales points and other commercial premises with places for animals and wild animals, as well as premises that process products of animal origin. The Act defines animal husbandry operations as all those operations in which animals are bred or kept for commercial purposes, in particular agricultural operations, zoos and breeding operations for non-agricultural animal species.

Full text
German
Website
www.ris.bka.gv.at

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Lower Austria Poultry Hygiene Fees Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Bluetongue Emergency Programme Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2007 (2010)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal health, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

BVD Ordinance 2007.

Legislation | Austria | 2007

Keyword: Animal production, Pests/diseases, Animal health, Classification/declassification, Cattle, Herd book, Internal trade, Inspection, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Pig Health Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2016

Keyword: Swine, Pests/diseases, Monitoring, Animal production, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Animal health

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

Amended by

Federal Act amending the Animal Health Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2003

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal health, Institution, Subsidy/incentive

Source: FAO, FAOLEX