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Styrian Animal Breeding Law 2009.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Steiermark
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009 (2016)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law on animal breeding in agriculture.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Animal production Animal reproduction Cattle Swine Sheep/goats Animal health Animal by-products Genetic resources Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The purpose of the present Law is to promote the breeding of animals in such a way that: a) their performance and the value of animal products are conserved and improved; b) animal products be of high quality; c) new breeding methods are to be applied promptly; d) the genetic variety is conserved. The text consists of 34 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Breeding associations, assessment of performance, assessment of breeding value, data (2); Conveyance or transfer of breeding animals and semen, egg cells and embryos as well as their use (3); Professional qualification (4); Final provisions (5). Five Annexes are enclosed.

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

References - Legislation

Repeals

Styria Animal Breeding Law.

Legislation | Austria | 1993 (2006)

Keyword: Basic legislation, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Cattle, Swine, Sheep/goats, Animal health, Animal by-products, Genetic resources, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Animal Breeding Promotion Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Subsidy/incentive, Genetic resources, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Animal Breeding Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Subsidy/incentive, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Law amending the Styria Animal Breeding Law 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2010

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Data collection/reporting

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repealed by

Steiermark Animal Breeding Law 2019.

Legislation | Austria | 2019

Keyword: Genetic resources, Animal production, Animal reproduction, Ecofriendly products/ecofriendly processes, Sheep/goats, Equine-animals, Data collection/reporting, Animal welfare

Source: FAO, FAOLEX