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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 title
Ordinance 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Repealed by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