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rdf:type	lpv_eu:Speech2
dcterms:Date	"2012-07-04"^^xsd:date2
dcterms:Is Part Of	lp_eu:Explanations of vote2
dcterms:Language	"en"^^xsd:language2
lpv:document identification number	"en.20120704.25.3-376-687"2
lpv:hasSubsequent	lp_eu:2012-07-04-Speech-3-376-7502
lpv:speaker	lp:Phil Prendergast2
lpv:spoken text	"I voted for this report for the protection and welfare of animals as I believe animal welfare is a multidimensional issue, rooted in today’s society. It is also an issue which demands increased priority and financial backing, as previously requested. There is currently no EU legislation regarding pet animal welfare, something which needs to be addressed, taking into account the increased cat and dog population. Through increased support for compliant farmers and stringent regulations regarding the importing of animal products we can vastly improve upon animal welfare on both a European and international level. We must reinforce the importance of the link between animal health and public health. Good husbandry of animals will help to reduce the spread of diseases and antimicrobial resistance. Legislation regarding animal welfare must be enforced and complied with. We need to keep improving rules on labelling in order to better inform consumers about farming methods and animal welfare. We also need to introduce equivalent welfare standards for all imported animals and products to ensure equal opportunities for EU farmers as well as comparable quality standards for EU consumers."@en1
lpv:spokenAs	member; S&D (2011-04-21--2014-06-30)3 member; Delegation for relations with the United States (2011-05-09--2014-06-30)3 substitute; PETI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 substitute; AGRI (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 member; IMCO (2012-01-19--2014-06-30)3 unknown; Labour Party (2011-04-21--2014-06-30)3 substitute; Delegation for relations with Switzerland and Norway and to the EU-Iceland Joint Parliamentary Committee and the European Economic Area (EEA) Joint Parliamentary Committee (2011-05-05--2014-06-30)3
lpv:unclassifiedMetadata	"Phil Prendergast (S&D ),"1 "in writing."1

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