Vets not villains at Jamaica Inn
The arguments around countryside management are becoming ever more heated, with prejudiced opinions overwhelming public forums. In such a maelstrom of ignorance, we need clear, informed voices to cut through the fog. When it comes to animal welfare, who better to comment than a veterinary surgeon?
Founded in response to the Hunting Act as Vets for Hunting – the name was changed to reflect its wider concerns, particularly bovine TB – the Veterinary Association for Wildlife Management (VAWM) brings together eminent figures in the veterinary world. Its aim is to promote the “management of wildlife by methods advantageous for the welfare of wild animals and which promote or sustain health and vigour of their species”.
Every autumn, VAWM holds a hunting weekend, an opportunity for members to discuss the state of affairs over dinner and the odd drink. In 2018, it was the turn of the East
