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Ordinance by the regional government of Upper Austria on keeping of animals for farming purposes.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Oberösterreich
Document type
Regulation
Date
1996 (1999)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Cattle Swine Poultry Animal reproduction
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Ordinance lays down provisions relating to the keeping of animals for farming purposes. At the outset the text contains a definition clause relating to various terms employed therein, such as “cattle”, “swine”,” poultry”, “poultry-farming”. “zoning”. The text consists of 16 articles divided into 3 Parts as follows: General provisions (I); Breeding of cattle and swines (II); Breeding of poultry (III).

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

References - Legislation

Repealed by

Upper Austria Animal Farming Ordinance 2002.

Legislation | Austria | 2002

Keyword: Animal welfare, Animal production, Cattle, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Swine, Poultry, Inspection, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX