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Motion for a resolution
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;deleted

2008/03/06
Committee: AGRI

Niels BUSK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35

35. ~~Strongly supports action to increase the use of~~Welcomes the Commission's approach towards more flexible access to vaccination, w~~hich should foster more effective disease prevention and~~ith a view to diminishing the number of animals culled as part of disease-eradication operations; draws attention to the fact that the introduction of an effective vaccination system requires the provision of appropriate financial support, in order to encourage its use; considers it essential, furthermore, for EU vaccine banks to be expanded, in each individual situation, vaccination should be carried out taking account of the accessibility and effect of vaccines, validated tests, international rules, possible trade barriers, cost-effectiveness and possible vaccine risks ;

2008/03/06
Committee: AGRI

Niels BUSK

Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 41

41. Draws attention to the need for more detailed scientific research into the impact of feed on animal health and, indirectly, on human health; points out that this applies in particular to GM feed, the use of which is causing concern among some members of the public and consumer groups, as well as in some scientific circles; recommends that, until such time as irrefutable scientific evidence is available, the concerns about the use of GM feed should be respected and the precautionary principle applied;deleted

2008/03/06
Committee: AGRI

3 Amendments of Niels BUSK related to 2007/2260(INI)

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