Livestock Slaughtering Ordinance. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Salzburg Document type Regulation Date 1999 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the regional government of Salzburg on the protection of livestock before and at the time of slaughter. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal welfare Slaughtering Inspection Standards Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 July 1999. Abstract The present Ordinance implements article 6 of the Livestock Protection Law (LGBl. No. 71/1999). The Ordinance lays down provisions concerning the protection of animals before and at the time of slaughtering. The text consists of 11 articles divided into 4 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Requirements pertaining to slaughterhouses (2); Slaughtering or killing outside slaughterhouses (3); Final provisions (4). Five Annexes are enclosed. 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