Farmers' association hands over 24,000 signatures against the Animal Welfare Act

A storm of indignation runs through the Bavarian lands! The German Farmers' Association raised and handed over its voice: a total of 24,105 signatures were brought to the Nutrition and Agriculture Committee! It is about nothing less than the massive criticism of the new plans for the Animal Welfare Act that are currently being discussed in the German Bundestag.

Günther Felßner, Vice President of the German Farmers 'Association and President of the Bavarian Farmers' Association, warns: "If you are for animal welfare, you have to reject these change plans!" His call is clear: Instead of finding sustainable solutions, the new regulations are threatening serious consequences for domestic businesses. Felßner asks: "Is it served with animal welfare? Certainly not!"

The impression of animal suffering instead of animal welfare

Hubertus Beringmeier, the refinement president of the German Farmers' Association, is also anything but enthusiastic about the suggestions. "Animal welfare yes, but not like that! This draft law creates more animal suffering than animal welfare in some places." He explains that many companies in their current form cannot meet the new requirements and threaten to get into the treadmill of the economic misery. An alarm call for animal husbandry in Germany!

The debate makes it clear: Even if the draft law has some positive approaches, sharp corrections in cattle, pig and sheep posture are urgently required. In particular, the planned regulation for the cupting of pigs is sharply criticized. Felßner explains: "The animal welfare would not be served here." And that's not all! An enormous documentation effort that would put a strain on the companies threatens to further tighten the situation.

serious consequences for agriculture and animal husbandry

The practiced combination attitude, which enables animals to move 120 days a year, must remain indefinitely according to Beringmeier: "Excessive requirements put companies under pressure!" A complete ban would not only endanger animal husbandry, but also put biodiversity and regional added value on the game - not to mention the tourist attractiveness of the Alpine region!

Time is pushing and the voices of the farmers are loud: It is time for a change in the Animal Welfare Act that meets the needs of humans and animals before the breaking of structure occurs! Will those responsible finally stop hiding behind bureaucracy and find real, practical solutions? The answer is still pending!

Berlin is under pressure - the future of agriculture hangs on the silk thread while the farmers are fighting for their existence!