Poultry Hygiene Ordinance 1998. Country/Territory Austria Document type Regulation Date 1998 Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleOrdinance by the Federal Minister for Women and Consumer Protection on health controls and hygienic measures in poultry batteries. Subject Livestock Keyword Animal production Poultry Hygiene/sanitary procedures Animal health Slaughtering Animal welfare International trade Geographical area Europe, European Union Countries, Western Europe Entry into force notes This Ordinance enters into force on 1 January 1999. Abstract An Ordinance laying down detailed measures on health controls and hygienic conditions in poultry batteries. The Ordinance consists of 62 articles divided into 8 Chapters: General Provisions (1); General hygienic regulations for batteries (2); Provisions for special breeding methods (3); Special provisions for breeding-places (4); Special provisions for masting poultry (5); Special provisions for slaughtering places for poultry (6); Special provisions for the trade with other Member States (7); F Full text German Website www.ris.bka.gv.at References - Legislation Repeals Poultry Hygiene Ordinance. Legislation | Austria | 1991 | Repealed Keyword: Pests/diseases, Animal health, Poultry, Animal feed/feedstuffs, Hygiene/sanitary procedures, Inspection, Slaughtering Source: FAO, FAOLEX