On 4 or 5 November, the European Parliament's Agricultural Committee could decide to object to a delegated act on the traceability of some livestock.
MEPs criticise the European Commission, which originally proposed the text, for wanting to force farmers to use electronic loops for those sheep and goats under 12 months old which are intended for fattening or slaughter.
Farmers currently have a derogation from the obligation to use these loops for small ruminants under 1 year of age which...