CELEX: 51990PC0237
Language: en
Date: 1990-06-05
Title: AMENDMENT TO THE PROPOSAL FOR A COUNCIL REGULATION ( EEC ) CONCERNING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF CALVES KEPT IN INTENSIVE FARMING SYSTEMS

COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES
                                         COM(90) 237 final
                                         Brussels. 5   June 1990
                     Amendment to the proposal for a
                         COUNCIL REGULATION (EEC)
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            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)
 ---pagebreak---                               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
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sitting of 5 April 1 9 9 0 ^ \ 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 ...
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                            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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