Activities of Emma WIESNER related to 2020/2269(INI)
Plenary speeches (1)
Protection of animals during transport - Protection of animals during transport (Recommendation) (debate)
Amendments (4)
Amendment 118 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Emphasises that transpor, among others, long distance transport, poorly planned transport or transport reliant on outdated technology and equipment is stressful for animals and can have a potential impact on their health and welfare;
Amendment 210 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges the letters sent by the Commission, in the framework of the Farm to Fork strategy, asking Member States to ensure immediate and full compliance with EU requirements, including on animal welfare during transport, and expressing its determination to take legal action in the event of systematic non-compliance; notes that no infringements proceedings have been opened by the Commission against any Member State, which should be made in the case of non-compliance;
Amendment 251 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of several reports of incorrect handling during animal loading and unloading, causing unnecessary stress and suffering; stresses that proper animal handling results in shorter loading and unloading times, reduced weight loss, fewer injuries and wounds and, ultimately, better meat quality; underlines that the risk for AMR increases when animals are transported in close and stressful spaces;
Amendment 488 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 48
Paragraph 48
48. Stresses the vulnerability of unweaned animals and that the current minimum age for the transport of calves is too low and therefore should be raised; highlights that, according to various experts and the former sub-group of the EU Animal Platform on Animal Welfare, more scientific evidence is needed to support good practices in the long-distance transport of unweaned animals and that the current provisions of Regulation (EC) No 1/2005 are not adapted to the needs of these animals;