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"Madam President, as with all European policymaking, I believe our animal welfare policy should be led by science, evidence and practical realities of farming and food production, not driven by emotion and public opinion, no matter how well-meaning it may be.
The way to create the best outcomes for the welfare of animals is to have a sensible and workable strategy that is not implemented in a burdensome way for producers. We need to recognise the practical implications that exist for producers and be wary of unintended consequences which can ultimately have a negative impact on animal welfare. For example, the Commission’s proposals regarding medicated feed could potentially have implications for pig welfare by delaying the use of medication until the disease has spread and developed.
The cost to farmers – or ultimately, of course, to consumers – must be recognised. Producers where I come from in the UK, as a whole, were to the forefront in implementing measures such as the sow stall ban, while others dragged their feet. The United Kingdom banned sow stalls and certainly lost their competitive advantage at that time.
Similarly, there is a need for our animal welfare standards to be protected in any trade negotiations. We cannot allow a situation, for example, where imports from third countries have a competitive advantage over those produced within a Europe under our high animal welfare standards. Bovine TB is a problem which impacts on the welfare of cattle, and the associated restrictions place pressure on farmers and come at a cost to the public purse. The truth is, if Member States were to implement the regulations that are in place much better, there would be much better animal welfare."@en1
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