Your data on MRCVSonline
The nature of the services provided by Vision Media means that we might obtain certain information about you.
Please read our Data Protection and Privacy Policy for details.

In addition, (with your consent) some parts of our website may store a 'cookie' in your browser for the purposes of
functionality or performance monitoring.
Click here to manage your settings.
EmailIphone Application    Posted: 9th February 2015
If you would like to forward this story on to a friend, simply fill in the form below and click send.
Your friend's email:
Your email:
Your name:
 
 
Send Cancel

Views sought on wild salmon fishing
Salmon
The killing of wild salmon may soon require a license.

The killing of wild salmon in Scotland may soon require a licence

Subject to public consultation, the killing of wild salmon in Scotland may soon require a licence, Scottish ministers have revealed.

The Scottish government are inviting views on proposed conservation measures which would seek to ban the killing of wild salmon except under licence along with an accompanying carcass tagging scheme to ensure compliance.

The licence would apply to netters and anglers, and it is hoped that the new system will be in place for 2016.  

Over the next 12 weeks stakeholders will be invited to use the consultation period to offer their views on both the principle of the proposals and how they might operate in practice.

Launching the consultation, environment minister, Dr Aileen McLeod said: “I am pleased that we are now in a position to progress this consultation. The Scottish Government is committed to meeting our obligations on wild salmon conservation by ensuring that killing by any method is sustainable.

"We need to ensure we have a robust and sustainable system so our fish thrive and people can continue to enjoy wild fishing and the socio-economic benefits that flow from it for generations to come.

“This is why we have launched a consultation to seek views on a kill licence for wild salmon. I would encourage all those with an interest in the proposals to respond.”

The consultation runs from 6 February 2015 to 30 April 2015.

The full consultation document can be found at www.scotland.gov.uk. 

Become a member or log in to add this story to your CPD history

Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

News Story 1
 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

Click here for more...
News Shorts
Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.