Lower Austria Animal Protection Law 1985. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Niederösterreich Document type Legislation Date 1986 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock, Wild species & ecosystems Keyword Basic legislation Animal welfare Slaughtering Data collection/reporting Offences/penalties Registration Ranching/captive breeding Wild fauna Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The purpose of the present Act is to protect the life and well-being of animals. Whoever keeps animals has to ensure their constant welfare. It is unlawful to inflict unjustified sufferings or damage to animals or to put them in a state of anxiety, as well as to kill animals without reason. The text – consisting of 14 articles – deals with the following matters : purpose and sphere of application, definition of terms, cruelty to animals, exceptions, duty to care, animal shelters, zoos, keeping o Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implemented by Ordinance on slaughtering and killing of animals. Legislation | Austria | 1997 Keyword: Animal production, Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Standards Source: FAO, FAOLEX Repealed by Lower Austria Animal Protection Law 1985. Legislation | Austria | 2011 Keyword: Animal welfare, Slaughtering, Ranching/captive breeding, Wild fauna Source: FAO, FAOLEX