Multinational formal regulations like 2092/91/EEC or 1804/99/EC are compromises because they have to take into consideration the different conditions of the partner countries. Many of the compromises need further emphasis and more specific descriptions for ruminants: · Extended converting periods, · Whole farm converting and no ability of converting just farm branches, · Cross check of allowed farm inputs, · Improved declarations of drugs, feeds, disinfections, · Improved animal keeping in breeding, rearing, weaning, feeding, · Adapted stocking rates for environmental issues: pollution and nature protection, · Integration of trade (wholesaler, retailer) into the certification and · Improved disease prevention strategies. The organic farming... |