5 Amendments of Maria PETRE related to 2007/2260(INI)
Amendment 65 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Points to the need for risk categorisation also to cover issues relating to stocking density; points out that high stocking densities on large farms using industrial breeding methods are usually detrimental to the welfare of the animals and, furthermore, significantly increase the risk of disease and hamper disease control; takes the view that agricultural policy should encourage lower stocking densities and should not provide incentives for the establishment of large holdings; stresses, furthermore, that large, intensive livestock holdings should come under special veterinary, sanitary and environmental surveillance and that their siting should not adversely affect the local population or the environment; considers, however, that the reduction in densities may lead to financial losses, and that the farmers concerned need information and advice in order to be able to take the appropriate steps;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Points to the heightened risks involved in long-distance transport of live animals, which spreads disease and hampers disease-control efforts; considers, in this connection, that restrictions should swiftly be placed on the density and duration of the transport of live animals and that thought should be given to placing an eight-hour ceiling on transport times;
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Takes the view that the EU legal framework should clearly, and in an appropriately flexible manner, lay down the obligations of owners of animals, including animals kept for non-commercial purposes, in risk situations, in such a way as not to give rise to unwarranted conflicts and disputes; believes that appropriate European-level rules should also be laid down for wild animals to guarantee disease prevention and eliminate any risk factors;
Amendment 158 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Stresses the need for veterinary surgeons and assistants to be provided with effective training in prompt detection of animal- related threats and for support for such training at EU level, together with measures to ensure its consistencythe alignment, as swiftly as possible, of school and university programmes in this field;
Amendment 184 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Emphasises the importance of pooling scientific information on animal health and welfare and points to the need for the development of the ERANET and ETPGAH information platforms, especially in the new Member States;