Question 13574 — breeding

Summary

Ms. Sandra Delannoy draws the attention of the Minister of Agriculture, Agri-Food and Food Sovereignty to the situation of competition between professional breeders and amateur breeders in the equine industry. With nearly 55,000 births per year, the horse breeding sector constitutes an important component of French agriculture and contributes to the economic and sporting dynamism of the sector. It is based in particular on recognized know-how in the breeding of sport horses, as evidenced by the place of the Selle Français horse in international competitions. However, professionals in the sector warn of the growing imbalances between professional breeders and amateur breeders. Around 40% of births today come from amateur breeding. If these initiatives contribute to the vitality of the sector, professionals emphasize that they can also generate situations of competition deemed unfair when certain horse breeding or sale activities are carried out outside the tax, social or health framework applicable to agricultural operations. Professional breeders, who comply with strict regulatory, tax and health obligations, are thus faced with distortions of competition. Furthermore, the question of professionalization of the sector also arises with regard to health issues and the management of regulated diseases, which require adapted structures and clearly established responsibilities. In this context, she asks what measures the Government intends to implement to promote the professionalization of the equine sector, guarantee fair conditions of competition between breeders and support actors wishing to progress towards professional status.

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