12/08/22 - Livestock welfare in extreme hot weather, Rydal Country Show, Glorious 12th: start of grouse shooting season
Calls for the government to legislate on livestock welfare in extreme hot weather.
Compassion in World Farming is warning farmers to take extra measures to protect their livestock in these current heat wave temperatures, and is calling on the government to suspend journeys for farmed animals unless absolutely necessary.
It’s 12 August, famous in shooting circles as the Glorious 12th because it’s the first day of the red grouse shooting season. Grouse shooting, although not welcomed by all, does provide a welcome injection of cash into some remote rural areas.
At this time of year there are farm and country shows right across the UK that can offer a real insight into rural life and traditions, both past and present. Yesterday was a glorious summer’s day for the 118th Vale Of Rydal Sheepdog Trials and Hound Show in the central Lake District. Caz Graham took a look.
Presented by Caz Graham and produced by Beatrice Fenton.
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