Ordinance by the regional government of Upper Austria on the protection of animals destined for slaughtering. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Oberösterreich Document type Regulation Date 1996 (1999) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Slaughtering Animal welfare Offences/penalties Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes The present Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1997. Abstract An Ordinance to regulate the slaughtering of animals. In principle animals to be slaughtered must suffer as little as possible. The text consists of 9 articles dealing with: rules as to slaughterhouses; adequate training of slaughterers; slaughtering methods, and penalties. The Act consists of 9 articles. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at