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Animal Welfare Act.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2004 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Federal Act on the protection of animals.
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal welfare Disinfection/disinfestation Transport/storage Offences/penalties Aquaculture Slaughtering Animal production
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

This Animal Protection Act in particular aims at the protection of the life and well-being of animals on the part of human beings. The federal State, the “Länder” and the local authorities have to bring to the attention of public opinion the need to protect animals, as well as to promote research on the subject matter, etc. The said Federal Act applies to all animals. According to article 5 it is unlawful to inflict unjustified sufferings or damage to animals or to put them in a state of anxiety; as well as to kill animals without reason. It is also forbidden to carry out intervention on animals which are not for therapeutic or diagnostic reasons. Part 2 lays down provisions dealing with several aspects of keeping animals, such as personnel, space, feeding and drinking, disinfection, inspection. Finally, there are also provisions dealing with wild animals and animals in zoos. The text consists of 48 articles divided into 4 Parts.

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

References - Legislation

Implemented by

Animal Protection Slaughtering Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 2015

Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Federal Act amending the Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2008

Keyword: Apiculture/sericulture, Marking/identification, Registration, Animal production

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Transportation Act 2007.

Legislation | Austria | 2007 (2022)

Keyword: Transport/storage, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Offences/penalties, Animal health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Federal Act amending the Animal Protection Act.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Animal welfare, Disinfection/disinfestation, Slaughtering, Institution, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Animal reproduction

Source: FAO, FAOLEX