m' COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES 
COM(90) 237 final 
Brussels. 5 June 1990 
Amendment to the proposal for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC) 
concerning minimum standards for the protection 
of calves kept in Intensive farming systems 
(presented by the Commission pursuant to Article 149(3) 
of the EEC-Treaty) 
EXPLANATORY MEMORANDUM 
On 19 June 1989 the Commission presented to the Council a proposal for a 
Regulation concerning minimum standards for the protection of calves kept 
in intensive farming systems^1). 
As a result of the opinion delivered by the European Parliament at its 
sitting of 5 April 1990^2\ the Commission has decided, In accordance with 
Article 149(3) of the Treaty, to amend its original proposal. 
(1) CJ No C 214, 21.08.1989, p. 28 
(2) 0.J no C ... 
DRAFT 
AMENDMENTS TO A PROPOSAL 
for a 
COUNCIL REGULATION 
concerning minimum standards for the protection 
of calves kept in intensive farming systems 
On 19 June 1989 the Commission presented the above proposal to the Council. 
Following the opinion of the European Parliament delivered at its sitting 
of 5 April 1990, the original proposal is amended as follows: 
1. In Article 3(1), point (a) is replaced by the following: 
"(a) Calves shall not be confined in individual boxes or by 
tethering in stalls after the age of 8 weeks. Individual boxes 
and stalls for calves up to the age of 8 weeks shall be large 
enough to allow them to turn around, and at least 80 cms wide 
and 180 cms long." 
2. Article 4 Is replaced by the following: 
"Article 4 
The provisions of the Annex and other provisions of this Regulation 
concerning space allowances in group housing systems may be amended in 
accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 10 in order to take 
account of scientific developments." 
3. The fol lowing Article is inserted: 
"Article 7a 
in accordance with this Regulation, the Member States shall make 
provision for appropriate sanctions In the event of infringements 
against this Regulation." 
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4. In Article 8, the first paragraph is replaced by the following: 
"Commission veterinary experts may, to the extent necessary for uniform 
application of this Regulation, carry out on-the-spot Inspections. The 
Commission shall inform the Member States of the outcome of such 
inspections. The Commission shall provide details for the appropriate 
number of staff required to perform these checks so that budgetary 
allowance can be made for them In 1991." 
5. Annex, point 6 is replaced by the following: 
"6. Calves shall not be kept permanently in darkness. Artificial or 
natural light should be available for at least 8 hours a day. 
Artificial lighting shall be available and of sufficient intensity 
to Inspect the calves at any time." 
6. Annex, point 9 is replaced by the following: 
"9. All calves shall be inspected at least twice daily. Any calf which 
appears to be ill or injured, or any calf with behavioural 
disorders by which other calves are affected, shall be treated 
appropriately without delay. Pens with dry, comfortable bedding 
shall be made available for sick and injured calves, with 
sufficient space for them to be able to turn around, lie down and 
stand up eastly. 
Veterinary advice shall be obtained as soon as possible for calves 
which are not responding to the stock-keeper's remedial treatment." 
7. Annex, point 13 is replaced by the following: 
"13. Fioors shall be smooth enough to prevent injury to the calves 
but not cause them to slip. Floors, including slatted, 
perforated or grldded floors, shall not cause injury or strain 
to calves standing or lying on them. They shall be suitable for 
the size and weight of the calves and form a rigid, even and 
stable surface. The lying area shall be well drained and kept 
ary. Where bedding is provided, this shall be clean, dry and 
not harmful to the calves. Bedding shall be provided for all 
calves less than 2 weeks old." 
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8. Annex, point 16 is replaced by the following: 
"16. Each calf shall have access to adequate fresh water at all 
times or be able to meet its need for fluid from other 
beverages, and after the age of two weeks it shall have daily 
access to at least 100 g dry food containing digestible fibre. 
This quantity shall be raised to at least 200 g In the case of 
calves over the age of six weeks." 

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