Avian Influenza – Bio-Safety Ordinance 2006. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 189, 15 May 2006, 14 pp. Long titleOrdinance by the Federal Minister for Health and Women on bio-safety measures to prevent the contamination and speading of avian influenza through wild birds. Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Zoning Birds Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The aim of the present Ordinance is to prevent the spread of avian influenza from wild birds to poultry or other captive birds, as well as the contamination of products thereof. Article 1 establishes that the keeping of poultry and other birds shall be notified to the competent authority within 1 week. This applies also to zoos, animal homes and pets and small animal keeping places, with the exception of birds always kept indoors. The Annex lays down the areas involving a particular risk factor. The text consists of 7 articles and 1 Annex. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Repeals Avian Influenza Risk Ordinance 2006. Legislation | Austria | 2006 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Quarantine, Zoning Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Fowl Pest Ordinance 2007. Legislation | Austria | 2007 Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection Source: FAO, FAOLEX