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Welsh government launch new Snares Code
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The Code seeks to deliver increased efficiency in terms of fox control.
Code will help to reduce animal welfare issues

A Code of Best Practice on the Use of Snares in Fox Control has been published by the Welsh government to help reduce animal welfare issues.

The code is aimed at those who use snares in the Welsh countryside and seeks to deliver higher animal welfare standards, increased efficiency in terms of fox control, and ensure that fewer non-target species are caught.

In 2012, a report published by the Food and Environment Research Agency revealed the extent and humaneness of snares on animals in England and Wales.

The report highlighted that although snares were mainly used when other control method were not available, many were leading to animal welfare risks and the capture of non-target animals.

Following the report findings, the Welsh Government has been working with stakeholders to find ways to improve animal welfare standards by improving the practice in Wales.

In a statement, deputy farming minister Rebecca Evans welcomed the code and thanked all those involved.

She added: "It is vital that we improve awareness of the issues around snaring and we will continue to work closely with our partners to make sure the messages from the Code are widely disseminated and publicised across Wales.

"I hope this action will help improve snare operator practice by providing clear and practicable advice and how to comply with the law.  This will in turn ensure improved standards in animal welfare and reduce the impact on non-target species." 

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Cold-water dip to raise funds for Vetlife

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 The veterinary mental health charity Vetlife is inviting the veterinary community to join it for a sponsored cold-water dip.

The event will take place at Walpole Bay, Margate, on 17 May during Mental Health Awareness Week. Participants of all abilities can join in the challenge and are advised to bring a towel, a hot drink, a snack, and warm clothes to get changed into afterwards.

Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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Bluetongue low vector period ends

In an update to its bluetongue guidance, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that the seasonal low vector period for the disease has ended.

With winter over, Defra is planning for a possible increase in cases as midges become more active. It has warned that farms along the east coast of England from Norfolk to Kent, and along the south coast from Kent to Devon, are at highest risk from infected midges blown over from northern Europe.

Since the virus was detected in England in November 2023, there have been 126 confirmed cases. The most recent case to be confirmed was on 1 March 2024.

Farmers are asked to continue to frequently monitor their livestock and ensure their animals and land are registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency.