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Federal Act that enacts a new Act on veterinarians and amends the association of veterinarians' Act.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021 (2022)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part 1, N. 171/2021.
Subject
Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Animal health Animal welfare Authorization/permit Cattle Certification Equine-animals Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Offences/penalties Poultry Slaughtering Vaccination Drugs Research
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Entry into force notes
The Act enters retroactively into force on June 1, 2021.
Abstract

The purpose of this Federal Act is to define the requirements for practicing the veterinary profession in Austria on a freelance basis or in an employment relationship, and the conditions that veterinarians must comply with in the exercise of their profession. This Federal Act does not affect: the powers of doctors; activities in the field of scientific and didactic research as well as in state research institutes; other persons authorized for ante-mortem meat inspection and for artificial insemination of domestic animals; activities regulated by commercial legislation; the power to conduct animal experiments.

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

References - Legislation

Repeals

Federal Act of December 13, 1974 on veterinarians and their professional representation. (Veterinary Act).

Legislation | Austria | 1974 (2018)

Keyword: Animal health, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Local government, Offences/penalties, Drugs, Subsidy/incentive, Vaccination

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Amendment of the Veterinarians Act (TÄG).

Legislation | Austria | 2022

Keyword: Animal health, Authorization/permit, Hygiene/sanitary procedures

Source: FAO, FAOLEX