Opinions of Members of the European Parliament regarding lack of compliance with the Council Directive on Pigs
作者： Isabelle Toro
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摘要: The reality of current pig production practices in the European Union is that a majority Member States are violation legislation. This minimum level legislation has been ongoing for several years. latest version directive pigs Council Directive 2008/120/EC 18 December 2008 laying down standards protection pigs, which clearly states provision manipulable material requirement. In addition tail docking not to be performed on routine basis. Before farmers must first try prevent biting by changing inadequate environmental conditions. recent years this issue drawn attention from various directions; universities, animal welfare societies, Parliament’s Intergroup Animal Welfare and State Ministers, yet remains unresolved. The aim study was collect analyse opinions Members Parliament regarding subject lack compliance with Pigs, as well investigate how involved issue. done through an email questionnaire. The results should interpreted caution. knowledge varied actual situation very diverse. different views prioritization among Parliament. However full importance. express Commission actively lived up their role non-compliance States. It can concluded there wide variation perceptions pigs. Furthermore strict office policies some answer surveys, it impossible examine what issues these politicians prioritizing work with. This presents glimpse at paid amongst attitudes towards expect do more It utmost importance takes urgent action improve rate Pigs.
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