Wellbeing and traceability
Two days ago, a press conference was held at the European Parliament in Brussels regarding the EU regulation on the welfare and traceability of dogs and cats. This provided an important opportunity to present the Italian Model, which is also reflected in the Italian Bill 1572 currently being considered by the Senate.
The needs of small farms
During the debate, hosted by the Member of the European Parliament Isabella Tovaglieri, theENCI The Committee was able to emphasize the need to defend the needs of small-scale breeding farms, which also protect rare and native breeds and, with them, the principle of canine biodiversity, while simultaneously regulating larger European breeding farms with rigorous standards. This goal can be achieved with clear traceability rules, which are essential for combating the illegal importation of puppies and ensuring animal welfare. This approach protects not only the animals themselves, but also dog breeding as an important supplementary source of family income, contributing to local economies and supporting sustainable management geared towards proper selection.
The need for collaboration
In this context, it emerged that, to ensure true animal welfare, the European Union must balance traceability and health controls with support for responsible small-scale farming. Finally, collaboration between institutions, veterinarians, and the Kennel Club is essential.
The interest of politics
The Italian model was also represented in the debate thanks to Senator Manfredi Potenti, Member of the European Parliament Carlo Fidanza, and Councilor of the Lombardy Region Roberto Anelli, to whom we extend our thanks. The FCI's perspective was consistently expressed by FCI President Tamás Jakkel and Vice President Gerard Jipping. The Lombardy Region's Veterinary Director, Dr. Fabio Maffioletti, Dr. Fabio Binelli, and Dr. Elisa Cezza of the ANCI Lombardy contributed to the discussion (source: ENCI).
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