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