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We welcome the ban on export for slaughter and fattening as an important step in...
Conclusion
We welcome the ban on export for slaughter and fattening as an important step in protecting animal welfare. We understand that the number of animal movements this ban will affect is small, however, we are concerned that there may be unintended consequences. Particularly, that it may create longer journeys, which may increase costs for some UK farms and could have the unintended effect of worsening animal welfare. We are also concerned that this will prohibit the movement of livestock for breeding purposes. (Paragraph 108) Moving animals across borders 39
Government Response
Acknowledged
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
slaughter and fattening from Great Britain are minimal in comparison to total volumes of live animal trade for all purposes between Great Britain and the EU. The cost of this reduced trade is estimated to be around £8.4m across the 10-year appraisal period, around £0.7m per annum. 14 Government Response: Moving animals across borders The Animal and Plant Health Agency will be responsible for implementing the ban through the journey log system. We plan to adapt the existing system to require those who wish to export livestock and unregistered horses for permitted purposes, such as breeding or attending shows, to provide evidence of the purpose of their journey. We are working with the industry on the type of evidence that will be required. We wish to create a system which enforces the ban effectively whilst not adding unnecessary burdens to transporters wishing to export animals for permitted purposes.
Source
Inquiry
Moving animals across borders
Report
First Report - Moving animals across borders
30 Sep 2021
HC 79
Timeline
Recommendation age
4.7 yrs
Report published
30 Sep 2021