Livestock Protection Index. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Salzburg Document type Regulation Date 2003 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Landesgesetzblatt für das Land Salzburg, Text No.22, 24 March 2003, pp. 47-77. Long titleOrdinance by the Regional Government of Salzburg on appropriate keeping of certain livestock. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Animal production Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract An Ordinance to regulate the keeping of animals in the Region of Salzburg. The basic idea is that animals have to be protected and well treated. Article 1 listst the kinds of animals to which the present Ordinance is applicable. Moreover, in animal keeping the following aspects have to be taken into account: space for movement; social contract; type of soil; air, light and noise; general care. The text consists of 5 articles and 5 Annexes. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Livestock Protection Law. Legislation | Austria | 1999 (2003) Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Cattle, Sheep/goats, Swine, Poultry, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX