Local view for "http://purl.org/linkedpolitics/eu/plenary/2012-03-15-Speech-4-121-000"

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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-03-15"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Schmallenberg outbreak (debate)2
dcterms:Language	"de"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120315.8.4-121-000"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-03-15-Speech-4-122-0002
lpv:speaker	lp:Ulrike Rodust2
lpv:spokenAs	member; Delegation for relations with the countries of Central America (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation to the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly (2009-09-16--2014-06-30)3 member; PECH (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Sozialdemokratische Partei Deutschlands (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; S&D (2009-07-14--2014-06-30)3 member; AGRI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3
lpv:translated text	"Mr President, ladies and gentlemen, I welcome the fact that we are drawing attention to the animal disease caused by the Schmallenberg virus today through this oral question, as it shows that we take this issue seriously. Many farmers have been waiting desperately for this moment. As you have already heard, 944 holdings have already been hit by the Schmallenberg virus in Germany alone. This has caused huge problems for these farms. Because of its proximity to the coast and the protection of its dykes, my own region of Schleswig-Holstein has a large number of sheep farmers. Many sheep have been infected with this virus. The virus threatens the survival of many farming businesses, particularly at present in the lambing season. The number of cases continues to rise. Both sheep and beef farmers are suffering from the effects of this virus in Schleswig-Holstein. In the last week alone, the number of cases in my region has risen from 106 farms with infected animals last week to 116 farms this week. Even though the virus does not pose a threat to humans, farming businesses are suffering serious financial losses due to deformities and still-births. I would also like to draw your attention to the suffering of the animals. I believe that this is also something unacceptable. We urgently need a vaccine. I would be interested to know what progress has been made by researchers in this regard and whether the Commission is supporting Member States in the search for a vaccine. Perhaps we should also consider whether it is possible to help the farms that have been financially hit by the virus in some other way. What options are open to the Commission here and what steps have already been taken? Please act quickly and keep us informed of developments. Our farmers are counting on you, and on us."@en1
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