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The British Horse Society seeks members views on Defras proposed horse tax
The British Horse Society is seeking its members views on Defras Consultation on a new independent body for Animal Health A modern governance and funding structure for tackling animal diseases.
Defras proposals include:
A new body for animal health in England, with a chief executive and an independent board including representatives from the livestock industry, which will take on everything that Defra currently does in relation to setting animal health policy except for animal welfare; and
Compulsory registration of livestock keepers and a levy to provide an additional source of funding to contribute initially to dealing with exotic disease outbreaks. At present this would cover all main species of farmed livestock but the consultation asks for views whether horses should be included in the new funding arrangements.
If extended to include horses the proposed levy fee is £10.50 per horse
The consultation document also raises the possibility of recovering some of the costs of dealing with exotic disease outbreaks through mandatory insurance.
Mark Weston, British Horse Society Director of Access, Safety and Welfare, said: The consultation closes at the end of this month. The Society is working closely with The British Equestrian Federation and The British Horse Industry Confederation to provide a response to this consultation.
The Society has already received comments regarding the document but is keen to receive any further feedback from members before the consultation closes on 30 June.
A copy of the consultation can be viewed at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/new-independent-body-ah/index.htm
For further information, please contact BHS Press Officer Alison Coleman on 01926 707737 or a.coleman@bhs.org.uk
The British Horse Society seeks members views on Defras proposed horse tax
The British Horse Society is seeking its members views on Defras Consultation on a new independent body for Animal Health A modern governance and funding structure for tackling animal diseases.
Defras proposals include:
A new body for animal health in England, with a chief executive and an independent board including representatives from the livestock industry, which will take on everything that Defra currently does in relation to setting animal health policy except for animal welfare; and
Compulsory registration of livestock keepers and a levy to provide an additional source of funding to contribute initially to dealing with exotic disease outbreaks. At present this would cover all main species of farmed livestock but the consultation asks for views whether horses should be included in the new funding arrangements.
If extended to include horses the proposed levy fee is £10.50 per horse
The consultation document also raises the possibility of recovering some of the costs of dealing with exotic disease outbreaks through mandatory insurance.
Mark Weston, British Horse Society Director of Access, Safety and Welfare, said: The consultation closes at the end of this month. The Society is working closely with The British Equestrian Federation and The British Horse Industry Confederation to provide a response to this consultation.
The Society has already received comments regarding the document but is keen to receive any further feedback from members before the consultation closes on 30 June.
A copy of the consultation can be viewed at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/new-independent-body-ah/index.htm
For further information, please contact BHS Press Officer Alison Coleman on 01926 707737 or a.coleman@bhs.org.uk