Brussels, 18/05/2011 (Agence Europe) - In Brussels on Tuesday 17 May, Sweden called on the European Commission to put forward legislative proposals in September, designed to improve animal welfare. At the Agriculture Council, Sweden wants to see reinforced provisions on long journeys, rest periods and loading density.
In 2004, the Council adopted regulation 1/2005 on the protection of animals in transport. It was then decided to make progress in stages, first of all reinforcing controls,...