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In recent weeks, some European pig farmers have been calling on the EU to extend the phase out period for sow stalls as they feel they are not yet prepared for the ban to take effect.
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European Commission will not allow a delay in implementation of the ban on the use of individual sow stalls
In a letter responding to Eurogroup’s request for a clarification of the EU’s current position, the director of the Commission’s animal welfare department informs Eurogroup that the Commission “has no intention” to delay the entry into force of the ban on sow stalls in 2012, which was introduced in 2001 and is included in Directive 2008/120/EC on the protection of pigs.
In recent weeks, some European pig farmers have been calling on the EU to extend the phase out period for sow stalls as they feel they are not yet prepared for the ban to take effect.
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