Old Codger
2008-03-21 20:40:53 UTC
Bird Flu? What do we care?
Posted: 25 February 2008
http://tinyurl.com/yp7ksu
The Cattistock Foxhounds have been caught on film behaving in a manner
which can only be described as grossly irresponsible by the League.
Our monitors filmed members of the hunt drawing hounds through
reedbeds at Abbotsbury Swannery, an area which is currently under bird
flu restrictions.
The restrictions were placed on the area following the discovery of a
number of dead swans. Fears have now arisen that the disease will be
at risk of spreading with the presence of a pack of hounds in the
area.
Paul Tillsley, League Operations Manager said, In taking their hounds
through an area which is subject to bird flu restrictions the
Cattistock Foxhounds are behaving in a manner which is grossly
irresponsible. It is one thing that they think they can disregard the
laws on hunting but the fact they are willing to put the health of
people and animals at risk so they can continue with their so called
sport simply beggars belief. I am sure DEFRA will be investigating
this serious breach of regulations.
Posted: 25 February 2008
http://tinyurl.com/yp7ksu
The Cattistock Foxhounds have been caught on film behaving in a manner
which can only be described as grossly irresponsible by the League.
Our monitors filmed members of the hunt drawing hounds through
reedbeds at Abbotsbury Swannery, an area which is currently under bird
flu restrictions.
The restrictions were placed on the area following the discovery of a
number of dead swans. Fears have now arisen that the disease will be
at risk of spreading with the presence of a pack of hounds in the
area.
Paul Tillsley, League Operations Manager said, In taking their hounds
through an area which is subject to bird flu restrictions the
Cattistock Foxhounds are behaving in a manner which is grossly
irresponsible. It is one thing that they think they can disregard the
laws on hunting but the fact they are willing to put the health of
people and animals at risk so they can continue with their so called
sport simply beggars belief. I am sure DEFRA will be investigating
this serious breach of regulations.