4 Amendments of Karin KADENBACH related to 2014/0100(COD)
Amendment 1223 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) water fowl shall have access to a stream, pond, lake or a pool whenever the weather and hygienic conditions permit in order to respect their species-specific needs and animal welfare requirements; when weather conditions do not permit, they shall have access to water which enables them to dip their head therein and deep enough to cover the eyes and nares and to pour water over the body and so as to clean plumage;.
Amendment 1229 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point i
(i) at least one third of ththe entire floor area shall be solid, that is to say, not of slatted or of grid construction, and covered with a litter material such as straw, wood shavings, sand or turf;
Amendment 1230 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iii
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.4 – paragraph 1 – point e – point iii
(iii) poultry shall have perches of a size and number commensurate with the size of the group and of the birds as laid down in the table on the minimum surface areas indoors and outdoors and other characteristics of housing for poultry production set out in point 2.4.5. Perches must also be foreseen for breeding birds, pullets, and broilers. Straw balls and pecking material must also be added as appropriate. Elevated platforms must be foreseen for turkeys;
Amendment 1238 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Annex II – part II – point 2.4.5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The maximum number of animals per hectare shall respect the following limits: set out in the tables below. A maximum number of animals per group and per barn shall also be determined where appropriate to ensure that behavioral requirements are met. At all times the maximum group size for poultry shall be appropriate to ensure that the birds can recognise and form relationships with all group members. These limits shall be refined where necessary to ensure that they reflect requirements relating to growth rates. Furthermore, where temporary outdoor access restrictions are necessary, reduced stocking rates shall be determined.