Activities of Momchil NEKOV related to 2016/2078(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Responsible ownership and care of equidae (A8-0014/2017 - Julie Girling) BG
Amendments (7)
Amendment 24 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Г a (new)
Recital Г a (new)
Da. whereas only a small proportion of owners of equidae involved in farming have more than three animals each, and such owners cannot therefore belong to the specialised organisations and associations that are a keystone of the development of livestock farming and the conservation of genetic resources; whereas this is also a reason for the lack of reliable and timely statistical information;
Amendment 60 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital Л a (new)
Recital Л a (new)
La. whereas some of the equine races bred in the Member States are local breeds forming part of the way of life and culture of certain communities; whereas some Member States have included in their rural development programmes measures to protect and further distribute these breeds;
Amendment 134 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to actively support the development of guides to good practice for the various user segments, including specialised horse farmers, farmers raising and using horses, veterinary surgeons and animal breeders and horse owners, by releasing resources for translation of such documents and assisting with their distribution;
Amendment 154 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to expand its educational resources on farm welfare, directed both at specialists in direct contact with equidae, such as veterinary surgeons, animal breeders and horse owners, and at a broader circle of users, to encompass equid welfare via the Farm Advisory System;
Amendment 185 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Calls on the Commission to establish a mechanism for effective monitoring of compliance with the legislative and regulatory provisions under both the future and current legal framework;
Amendment 221 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Calls on the Commission to support the drawing-up of national programmes for the legislative and practical implementation of equid welfare, which could include: a long-term educational and media plan to raise public awareness; creation of a coordination structure on equine matters suited to all countries, including reference centres; establishment of an appropriate organisational structure for state and public oversight; training at all stages in the process, ensuring practical application of equid welfare; financial incentives for adopted practices not covered by other European or national funding, etc.
Amendment 233 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16a. Calls on the Member States to encourage and support the purity of indigenous breeds which receive targeted assistance through rural development programmes or similar instruments, using effective quality control measures to ensure achievement of the objectives set and the protection of biodiversity and species diversity;