@catkinsonsoilassociation-org.  Dear Chris, thanks for your submission. Please add the declaration as file for all to see and shorten your recommendation to 500 characters. As you see in the instruction, your recommendation also needs a seconding member - here in the Forum.

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Thanks and regards

Thomas 

Hello Thomas
There is no character count in this tool so I am not sure how we will reach an agreement on the length of the submission?

The IFOAM World Board shall take note of the Rennes Declaration of IFOAM Animal Husbandry Alliance. 
The Declaration sets out the conclusions of the Pre-Conference on Organic Animal Husbandry. It acknowledges the centrality of animals/livestock in sustainable agriculture and highlights the key priorities for supporting, developing and promoting organic animal husbandry.  It emphasises that organic animal production must take place in the context of holistic systems that enhance environmental benefits and animal welfare.
The Declaration will be posted on the IFOAM OI website.

Word says that the above is 497 Characters
I have tried to attach the Declaration as a Pdf but I am not sure if it has been included.
I will try to attach a Word version to this reply, but there is nothing to show if the file is being uploaded