ICAWC 2014 - EU Activity Update - Claire Calder
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EU Activity Update
Claire Calder
European Policy Advisor
Dogs Trust
Update on the last 12 months
Animal Health Law
• May 2013 - Proposal published by European Commission
• April 2014 - European Parliament voted on amendments to the proposal
Animal Health Law
• Parliament voted for amendments requiring all dogs to be registered by 2018
• Next steps = Council of the EU to adopt its position
• Parliament and Council need to agree text for the proposal to be adopted
EU Pets Conference
• October 2013
• First ever EU conference on dogs and cats
• Almost 500 delegates attended
EU Pets Conference
European Commission conclusions on what is needed (based on the presentations given):
• A definition of general welfare principles and the use of animal welfare indicators for dogs and cats;
• A pan-European network of reference centres that could include cats and dogs in its scope;
• Basic requirements for EU competence for companion animals
EU Pets Conference
• Conference also launched a study into the welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices.
• Based on the conference's proceedings and the outcome of the study, the Commission will consider what further action is necessary.
EU study on dogs and cats
Objective = to determine the extent to which the EU should take initiatives to protect the
welfare of dogs and cats involved in commercial practices.
EU study on dogs and cats
• 1 year study, which started in Feb 2014
•12 EU countries included
EU study on dogs and cats
• Online surveys for breeders, dog and cat dealers, NGOs, vets, citizens etc. went live July 2014
• Will report in 2015 and provide options for possible EU actions regarding the breeding, keeping and trade of dogs and cats.
Upcoming opportunities
Ongoing activities
• Animal Health Law
• Study on dogs and cats
• 2nd EU pets conference?
Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed
• Pair of proposals adopted by European Commission in September 2014
• The proposal on veterinary medicinal products aims in particular to make more medicines available in the EU to treat and prevent diseases in animals.
Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed
• The proposal on the modernisation of medicated feed legislation now includes feed for pets in its scope.
Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed
• Next step = European Parliament and Council of the EU to consider Commission proposals and adopt their positions
• We are also assessing the proposals
EU Dog and Cat Alliance
EU Dog and Cat Alliance
• Alliance of organisations working to protect dog and cat welfare
• Members from across the EU
• Members all sign a Charter to agree to the Memorandum of Understanding
• Membership is free!
Aims
• Lobby the EU to introduce and improve EU legislation in relation to dog and cats
• Engage with other key EU stakeholders and collaborate wherever possible
• Provide a forum for the sharing of information
• Commission research, produce reports and briefings for EU lobbying etc.
Members
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Key issues for the Alliance
• Commercial Breeding and Trade
• Movements across Member State borders
• Veterinary Medicines and Medicated Feed
Note: it is not currently planned to work on stray animal welfare issues, as this is not in EU competence
Website
www.dogandcatwelfare.eu
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Follow us on Twitter
@EUdogsandcats
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