Changes from plenary report to adopted text

Annex I – point 2 – point 2.2 – point 2.2.4: 2.2.4. Dogs and cats shall have the possibility to be without artificial lights for at least 8 hours per day.

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ChangedAnnex I – point 2 – point 2.2 a (new): 2.2 a.2.2a. Dogs shall have access to an outdoor area or shall be walked daily for a minimum of 1 hour per day in total, or to allow exercise, exploration and socialisation

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Annex I – point 2 – point 2.3 – point 2.3.3: Member States may grant derogations from the minimum space allowances requirements set out in paragraph 2.3.1 for hunting dogs used to living in packs.

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.2: 3.2. Bitches shall only be bred from their second oestrus;

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.3: 3.3. A bitch or queen shall not deliver more than 3 litters within a period of 2 years.

Annex I – point 3 – point 3.4: 3.4. For bitches and queens that have delivered 3 litters, including stillborns within a period of 2 years, there shall be a recuperation period of at least 1 year.

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ChangedAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 a (new): 3.4 a.3.4a. Any bitch or queen that has undergone two cesarean sections shall no longer be used for breeding

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ChangedAnnex I – point 3 – point 3.4 b (new): 3.4 b.3.4b. Before any bitch aged 8 years or more and any queen aged 6 years or more, is used for breeding, it must have been physically examined by a veterinarian who confirms in writing that, at the time of the examination, there are no counter-indications to pregnancy. The operator shall keep the written confirmation referred for a period of at least 3 years

Annex I – point 4 – point 4.1 – point c: (c) areas where cats and dogs are kept are equipped with enrichment structures and items accessible to all animals, providing a stimulating environment, and if possible, structures for climbing and hiding, and reducing frustration of animals;

Annex II – introductory part: Transponders used to individually identify dogs and cat as required in Article 17 and Article 21 shall meet the following requirements:

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ChangedAnnex III – point 1: 1. Number of dogs and cats registered per year as referred to in Article 17 and Article 21 (4);21(4);

Annex III – point 1 a (new): 1a. Number of establishments registered per year in accordance with Article 7;

Annex III – point 2: 2. Number of breeding establishments approved per year as referred to in Article 7a.

Annex III – point 2 a (new): 2a. Number of breeding and selling establishments whose approval has been suspended or withdrawn per year.