Lower Austria Animal Breeding Law 2008. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Niederösterreich Document type Legislation Date 2008 (2013) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Basic legislation Animal production Animal reproduction Genetic resources Cattle Sheep/goats Swine Institution Geographical area Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Law enters into force on 1 January 2009. Abstract The purpose of the present Law is to promote the breeding of animals in such a way that: a) their performance and the value of animal products are conserved and improved; b) animal products be of high quality; c) new breeding methods are to be applied promptly; d) the genetic variety is conserved. The Law applies to the breeding of cattle, swine, sheep, goats and equine animals. The text consists of 31 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Breeding organizations, assessment of breeding value and publication of data (2); Transfer of breeding animals and semen, egg cells and embryos and their use (3); Competent authorities, Animal Breeding Commission, monitoring, export, ordinance, municipalities, penalties (4); Final provisions (5). Five Annexes are enclosed. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implemented by Lower Austria Animal Breeding Ordinance 2009. Legislation | Austria | 2009 (2014) Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Genetic resources, Institution, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX