16 Amendments of Alfreds RUBIKS related to 2012/2043(INI)
Amendment 27 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Deplores the fact that the proposed Strategy does not apply to wild and exotic animals held as property (for example, by zoos, as domestic animals, for entertainment), given that the number of birds and other exotic animals in the European Union amounts to 75 million;
Amendment 67 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. To ensure that the Council’s debate on the welfare of cats and dogs is extended to include all domestic animals;
Amendment 79 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Commission and the Member States to take necessary measures to educate stakeholders about the requirements for the keeping of wild animals in order to prevent illegal trade in wild animals to private persons and to improve the welfare of wild animals in captivity; considers that legislation on the care responsibilities of animal owners has to be encouraged and, where appropriate, developed, laying down that individuals, breeders and pet shops selling animals must provide the potential owners with detailed information on the specific physiological, behavioural and environmental needs of the relevant species and all relevant legal requirements and require the purchaser to have adequate experience and be equipped to provide care prior to any purchase;
Amendment 84 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to actively and continuously improve animal welfare regulations in the framework of the EU Wildlife Trade Regulation (EC) No 338/97 (as amended), in order to ensure that best practice with regard to animal welfare is taken into account as a high priority for all trade in live animals from the moment they are affected by human activities associated with this trade, including long-term care at the point of destination;
Amendment 86 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Recognising the development of global standards for the transport of animals by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA), which will improve animal welfare standards in tourist resorts around the world, urges the Commission to introduce policies to protect the welfare of animals used in other sectors and avoid any adverse effects on animals, ensuring that their specific needs are met.
Amendment 92 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. To advise the Member States to ensure assessment of all state and local government ombudsmen and veterinarians who are involved in zoo inspections and regulation; where necessary, to provide them with the respective regular training on the care and welfare of captive wild animals; considers that zoo inspectors must assess welfare and environmental conditions and consult on how to improve poor conditions in practice;
Amendment 93 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 b (new)
Paragraph 7 b (new)
7b. Recommends the Member States to ensure that all zoo employees in charge of animals are trained, experienced and qualified in animal care and animal husbandry;
Amendment 94 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 c (new)
Paragraph 7 c (new)
7c. Recognising that the European Commission has to develop a Code of Practice for zoos, following the EU Zoo Inquiry 2011, recommends that an independent scientific body should draw up standards specific to species for the keeping of wild animals in zoos, based on the natural environment; considers that a high level of animal husbandry must be ensured, and that recommendations on the subject should also include guidance on environmental enrichment;
Amendment 95 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 d (new)
Paragraph 7 d (new)
7d. To encourage the Member States to require all zoos to adopt, develop and constantly improve environmental enrichment programmes, based on best practice, aimed at providing better environments for all animals in captivity under the care of the zoos; moreover, to develop a code of ethics and animal welfare policy to ensure that all activities, such as movement of animals, do not cause animal suffering or endanger the public;
Amendment 137 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Calls on the Commission to adopt an EU strategy for developing alternative testing methods, without using animals, in the context of revision of EU legislation (for example, in respect of food and feeding permits) and in the context of new technologies (such as cloning) in order to guarantee compliance with these new regulations on animal testing;
Amendment 140 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Considers that the European network of reference centres must provide relevant, high-quality, professional and consistent support to the Member States and other stakeholders regarding best practice in relation to animal welfare;
Amendment 141 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. To encourage all Member States to ensure that all animals in captivity benefit from high animal welfare standards after the adoption of animal welfare quality standards, developed by the European network of reference centres for animal welfare;
Amendment 159 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls that the Parliament considers that such a Framework Law should be based on validated science and proven experience and cover all kept animals, as well asd abandoned animals, including stray animals of domesticated species; Recalls that the Parliament has called for the Animal Welfare Quality project to be further developed as regards its simplification and practical application;
Amendment 161 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18