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Fowl Pest Ordinance 2007.

Country/Territory
Austria
Document type
Regulation
Date
2007
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Bundesgesetzblatt für die Republik Österreich, Part II, No. 309, 9 November 2007, 37 pp.
Long title
Ordinance by the Federal Minister for Health, Family and Youth on protection and prevention of spreading of fowl pest.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal health Pests/diseases Poultry Disinfection/disinfestation Inspection
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The Ordinance contains at the outset a clause indicating its scope of application, as well as a definition clause relating to the various terms therein employed, such as "fowl pest", "diseased poultry", etc. Once the disease is ascertained, all poultry shall be destroyed under official supervision. The plants have to be disinfected and cleaned according to EC guidelines. Around an infected area a radius of 10 km shall be declared a protected zone. Slaughterhouses within the area have to be surveyed closely. The Ordinance comprises 62 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General matters, surveillance and bio-safety measures (1); Measures to be taken in case of fowl pest suspicion (2); Measures to be taken in case of HPAI outbreak (3); Measures in case of NPAI outbreak (4); Other and final provisions (5). Four Annexes are enclosed.

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

References - Legislation

Repeals

Avian Influenza – Bio-Safety Ordinance 2006.

Legislation | Austria | 2006

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Zoning, Birds

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Fowl Pest Ordinance.

Legislation | Austria | 1995

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Disinfection/disinfestation, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Lower Austria Poultry Hygiene Fees Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry, Royalties/fees

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Seventh Ordinance amending the Fowl Pest Ordinance, 2007.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sixth Ordinance amending the Fowl Pest Ordinance, 2007.

Legislation | Austria | 2017

Keyword: Animal health, Pests/diseases, Poultry

Source: FAO, FAOLEX