AS OF May 1, farmers in this region can no longer bury animals that die on their farms, instead being required to get them taken away for incineration or rendering.
The Government department responsible for implementing this change - DEFRA - has proposed a new scheme which requires farmers to pay for the future disposal of carcases. Such a proposal has received a mixed reaction due to location, cost and speed.
We can but hope that DEFRA has more luck with this proposal than it usually does when it comes to helping farmers.
On the published list of available outlets, DEFRA says that the UK network of hunt kennels is an important part of this process - ironic, given that the same department is presiding over a hunting bill that would put them out of business.
At present hunts process nearly 400,000 fallen animals a year, and at a fraction of the real cost. UK hunts intend to continue to offer this service - Government permitting - as it is recognised as being quick, cheap and, above all, humane.
Sam Butler, Council of Hunting Associations.
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