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Animal Welfare Rules Must Be Tightened
June 5, 2003 12:00 AM
London Liberal Democrat Euro-MP Baroness Sarah Ludford has joined a majority of Members of the European Parliament in a campaign to improve animal welfare standards.
The European Parliament declaration this week calls for a new maximum limit for the movement of live animals of 8 hours or 500km on journeys for slaughter or further fattening. It highlights the overcrowding, poor ventilation, and water and food deprivation to which animals such as sheep and lambs are being subjected during journeys in excess of 40 hours.
Said Sarah:
"This campaign has attracted support which crosses both national and political boundaries and marks the depth of feeling about how we treat animals.
"The declaration should give a kick to the European Commission, which must now introduce proposals to tighten the rules on live exports of animals in the EU. In particular, animal welfare standards in the ten new members of the EU must be brought into line with those of current Member States."
"The Commission must also raise the issue at the WTO to ensure that more humane standards are promoted internationally. It is crucial that countries work together to ensure compassion in farming and decent animal welfare."
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