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 Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Repealed by Upper Austria Animal Farming Ordinance 2002.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