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 54 articles divided into 9 Parts as follows: General provisions (1); Breeding animals, animal keepers, breeding value (2); Breeding organizations (3); Breeding stations (4); Egg cells and embryos (5); Provisions on male breeding animals in the municipality (6); Acknowledgment of animal breeding outside Austria (7); Empowerment to issue related Ordinances, exceptions and facilities (8); Implementation, penalties and final provisions (9).
Autriche · 1994-11-03