Ordinance on veterinary control in animal transport. Country/Territory Austria Territorial subdivision Niederösterreich Document type Regulation Date 1973 (2001) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Animal welfare Pests/diseases Transport/storage Hygiene/sanitary procedures Inspection Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Abstract The present Ordinance implements the Epizootic Diseases Act (RGBl. Nr. 177/1909). The text – consisting of 18 articles – deals with the following matters: marking, veterinary control, transport of animals, plan of intervention for diseases occurring during transport, fees and final provisions. Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Implements Epizootic Diseases Act. Legislation | Austria | 1909 (2015) Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal welfare, Pests/diseases, Cattle, Slaughtering, International trade, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX