Activities of Justas Vincas PALECKIS related to 2013/0136(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Food and feed law, rules on animal health and welfare, plant health, plant reproductive material and plant protection products - Animal health - Protective measures against pests of plants (debate)
Shadow opinions (1)
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on Animal Health
Amendments (12)
Amendment 205 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The keeping of pet animals, including ornamental aquatic animals in households and non-commercial ornamental aquaria, both indoors and outdoors, generally represents a lower health risk compared to other ways of keeping or moving animals on a broader scale, such as those common in agriculture. Therefore, it is not appropriate that the general requirements concerning registration, record keeping and movements within the Union apply to such animals, as this would represent an unjustified administrative burden and cost. Registration and record keeping requirements should therefore not apply to pet keepers but these rules should apply to commercial pet breeders and traders. In addition, specific rules should be laid down for non-commercial movements of pet animals within the Union.
Amendment 211 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) Knowledge of animal health, including of disease symptoms, consequences of diseases and possible means of prevention including biosecurity, treatment and control, is a prerequisite for efficient animal health management and essential in ensuring the early detection of animal diseases. Knowledge on how animal welfare and different farming practices can prevent animal health related threats is none the less important. Operators and other animal professionals should therefore acquire, maintain and develop such knowledge as appropriate. ThatMember states shall support this process through relevant programmes in the agricultural or aquaculture sectors. This knowledge may be acquired by different means, for example formal education, but also through the Farm Advisory System existing in the agricultural sector or by informal training to which national and European farmer organisations and other organisations may be valuable contributors. Those alternative means of acquiring such knowledge should also be recognised by this Regulation.
Amendment 215 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 57
Recital 57
(57) Operators observe their animals on a regular basis and are best positioned to detect abnormal behaviour, mortalities or other serious disease symptoms. Operators are therefore the cornerstone of any surveillance and are essential for the surveillance undertaken by the competent authority.
Amendment 222 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 125
Recital 125
(125) When Member States take national measures concerning movements of animals and germinal products or decide to take national measures to limit the impact of transmissible animal diseases other than listed diseases within their territory, those national measures should be proportionate, non-discriminatory and should not interfere with the rules on the internal market laid down in Union legislation. Therefore, it is appropriate to set the framework for such national measures and ensure that they remain within the limits permitted under Union law.
Amendment 229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 160
Recital 160
(160) It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations with stakeholders during its preparatory work, including at expert level. The Commission, when preparing and drawing up delegated acts, should ensure a simultaneous, timely and appropriate transmission of relevant documents to the European Parliament and to the Council.
Amendment 261 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(c a) impact of different farming practices on animal health.
Amendment 262 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 10 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) professional experience orand training;
Amendment 263 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) advise operators on disease prevention measures;
Amendment 264 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – point c – point iii a (new)
(iiia) raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance and its possible implications.
Amendment 266 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall support operators and animal professionals in acquiring, maintaining and developing the basic knowledge of animal health provided for in Article 10, as well as in the exchange of best practices through relevant programmes in agricultural or aquaculture sectors or formal education.
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Those animal health visits shall be regular and at frequencies that are proportionate to the risks to animal health and welfare, the environment and public health posed by the establishment.
Amendment 283 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) guidance and education on the responsible use of veterinary medicinal products including continuous professional development.