Federal Act amending the Animal Protection Act. Country/Territory Austria Document type Legislation Date 2017 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part I, No. 61, 25 April 2017, 12 pp. Long titleBundesgesetz, mit dem das Tierschutzgesetz geändert wird. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal reproduction Pests/diseases Institution Internal trade Data collection/reporting Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Act introduces some amendments to the Animal Protection Act (BGBl. I No. 118/2004). In particular, the Act amends, inter alia, article 24a on Marking and registration of dogs and breeding cats; article 29 on Animal shelters, animal asylums; article 31 dealing with Keeping of animals for economic activities or for breeding or sale; article 41 concerning the Animal Protection Ombudsman; article 42 laying down provisions on Animal Protection Council; the Act adds also article 8a on Proh Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Amends Animal Protection Act. Legislation | Austria | 2004 Keyword: Animal welfare, Basic legislation, Disinfection/disinfestation, Transport/storage, Slaughtering, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX