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Upper Austria Animal Breeding Law 2009.

Country/Territory
Austria
Territorial subdivision
Oberösterreich
Document type
Legislation
Date
2009
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
Law by the Upper Austria government on agricultural animal breeding in Upper Austria.
Subject
Livestock
Keyword
Basic legislation Animal production Animal reproduction Animal health Genetic resources Cattle Swine Rodents Equine-animals Offences/penalties
Geographical area
Alps, Europe, Europe and Central Asia, European Union Countries, Western Europe
Abstract

The present Law regulates the breeding of equine animals (in particular horses), cattle, pigs, sheep and goats. The purpose of the Law is to promote the breeding and production of the said animals in such a way as to: 1) improve their performance and the productions of animal products with a view to improve their health; 2) promote animal products; 3) implement the latest scientific practice in breeding; and 4) conserve the genetic variety of animals. The text consists of 29 articles divided into 5 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Breeding organizations, assessment of breeding value and publication of data (2); Transfer of breeding animals and semen, egg cells and embryos and their use (3); Competent authorities, Animal Breeding Commission, monitoring, export, ordinance, penalties (4); Final provisions (5). Five Annexes are enclosed.

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

References - Legislation

Repeals

Upper Austria Animal Breeding Law 1995.

Legislation | Austria | 1994 (2003)

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Cattle, Swine, Equine-animals, Sheep/goats, Genetic resources, Non-governmental entity, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Upper Austria Animal Breeding Ordinance 2009.

Legislation | Austria | 2009

Keyword: Animal production, Animal reproduction, Animal health, Genetic resources, Cattle, Swine, Rodents, Equine-animals, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Upper Austria Animal Breeding Amendment 2011.

Legislation | Austria | 2011

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

Source: FAO, FAOLEX