Expert calls for animal welfare tax and higher standards in animal husbandry

Expert calls for animal welfare tax and higher standards in animal husbandry

According to a report by www.hasepost.de,
Ramona Pop, head of the Federal Association of Consumer Organizations (VZBV), is calling for the introduction of an animal welfare tax and an increase in legal standards in animal husbandry. She emphasizes the urgent need for additional funding and transparency in the application of the levy to improve conditions in animal husbandry.

Ramona Pop has spoken out in favor of introducing an animal welfare tax in order to generate additional funds for animal husbandry. She argues that the current conditions in animal husbandry can only be improved with additional money and describes the animal welfare levy as an important step towards sustainable animal husbandry.

In addition to the demand for an animal welfare tax, Pop emphasizes the need for quality assurance and transparency. It calls for payments to farmers to be linked to animal welfare and health indicators to ensure that the money actually benefits the animals.

Ramona Pop also calls for the legal standards for animal husbandry to be gradually raised. She argues that the federal government cannot stand idly by as the quality of food declines and consumers are financially burdened by rising prices or so-called deceptive packages.

The introduction of an animal welfare tax and the increase in legal standards in animal husbandry can have a significant impact on the market and consumers. Farmers could be financially burdened by new requirements and control mechanisms, while consumers may have to pay higher prices for animal products. Implementing these measures could also lead to changes in animal husbandry practices and improve food quality. However, it is important that the impact on the different actors and the market is carefully considered to avoid negative consequences.