"As long as the industry meets animal welfare standards I don’t see how it is different from any other industry where animals are involved. Fur production is one of the main export industries in Denmark. To shut it down would mean losing a lot of jobs."
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ARGUMENT AGAINST THE PRODUCTION OF FUR?
That we are actually capable of producing artificial fur products which are almost identical to real fur.
WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT ARGUMENT IN FAVOUR OF FUR
PRODUCTION?
As long as the industry meets animal welfare standards I don't see
how it is different from any other industry where animals are
involved. Fur production is one of the main export industries in
Denmark. To shut it down would mean losing a lot of jobs.
IS FUR A MORE LEGITIMATE PRODUCT WHEN THE CARCASSES ARE
USED FOR ENERGY PURPOSES?
The goal for EU is that 10 percent of the fuel consumption in the
transport sector should derive from renewable energy in 2020.
Biofuels is one way of achieving this goal. Since the carcasses can
be used in biofuels it makes me feel better knowing that no
resources were wasted, if animal welfare standards are met.
IN YOUR OPINION, IS AGRICULTURE A PART OF THE SOLUTION
OF THE EUROPEAN ENERGY CHALLENGE?
Yes, we are working towards a sustainable energy future, and
sustainable bio fuels are a part of that future.
WHAT SHOULD BE THE AMBITION OF THE EUROPEAN FUR
INDUSTRY?
To be profitable and to treat animals ethically.