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Animals Count EU 2009 election manifesto

1. ANIMALS

Animals Count believes in a Europe where animals are not exploited for any purpose. In the interim, animal welfare improvements should be supported:

  • Large-scale factory farms are harmful to animals, people and the environment. European farming should transition towards a plant-based agricultural system. Intensive farming should be replaced with more animal-friendly, sustainable, small-scale and regional systems.
  • Long distance transportation of live animals is unacceptable. Transporting live animals should be limited to a maximum of two hours and shipping en masse for live exports is not acceptable.
  • Large-scale outbreaks of animal disease should not be resolved by mass killing of healthy animals.
  • Cruel traditions don't belong in a civilized Europe. Bullfighting, the consumption of foie gras and slaughter of animals without prior stunning, for example, should be banned.
  • All bloodsports should be banned.
  • The confinement of animals in circuses should be banned, and zoos should be turned into animal sanctuaries.
  • Stray animals should no longer be neglected and mistreated. Europe needs a comprehensive and humane stray animal management action plan.
  • Subsidised basic and emergency healthcare should be available for animals whose guardians are unable to afford private veterinary care.
  • Significant state funding for rescue organizations, sanctuaries and charities dedicated to helping companion and wild animals should be provided.
  • Animal experimentation is morally objectionable. Animal experiments should be banned and replaced by humane, modern techniques in which animals do not suffer. Whilst experiments continue public scrutiny should be increased, and an independent review of animal experimentation should be conducted.

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3. ECONOMY
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