Activities of Janusz WOJCIECHOWSKI related to 2012/2031(INI)
Plenary speeches (3)
Protection of animals during transport (A7-0331/2012 - Janusz Wojciechowski) (vote)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
Protection of animals during transport (debate)
Reports (1)
REPORT on the protection of animals during transport PDF (241 KB) DOC (157 KB)
Amendments (3)
Amendment 99 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that in relation to the weak and ineffectual system of monitoring compliance with the conditions of animal transport in Member States it seems expedient to consider the creation, in Member States, of specialised monitoring institutes that would monitor compliance with provisions governing the protection and welfare of animals, including conditions for the transport of animals; Considers that these institutes could be closely linked to, or form part of, the EU network of reference centres for animal welfare proposed by the Commission;
Amendment 131 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Points out that during the 2005-2009 reporting period the number of animals transported between Member States increased significantly: cattle by 8 %, pigs by 70 %, sheep by 3 %, and only with horses was there a decrease of 17 %. The aim set out in Recital 5 of Council Regulation (EC) No 1/2005, namely that ‘for reasons of animal welfare the transport of animals over long journeys, including animals for slaughter, should be limited to the greatest extent possible’ has therefore not been achieved; Considers in addition that the data presented does not provide an accurate reflection of the current situation, as the number of animals transported within Member States is not included and that therefore the number of animals transported in the EU is much greater than indicated in the report;
Amendment 224 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to review existing EU legislation in order to set limits on journey times for the transport of poultry based on the latest scientific evidence;