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Norwegian firm’s plan for UK’s first deep-sea salmon farm off Shetland prompts concerns
A Norwegian company has drawn up plans for Britain’s first deep-sea salmon farm in waters off Shetland, prompting concerns it is an “experiment in factory farming” that could damage the environment.
More than 135,000 fish die at Torridon salmon farm
More than 135,000 fish have died at a salmon farm in the northwest Highlands run by a Norwegian company in the last two years, The Ferret can reveal.
Releasing pheasants boosts Lyme disease risk, claims new study
Releasing pheasants may boost the risk of humans catching Lyme disease, according to new research from universities and the UK Health Security Agency.
Catch of the day: industry pressures government to serve farmed salmon
The UK Government has been accused of acting as the “promotional wing” of the multinational salmon farming industry.
Salmon farms file 210 appeals to ‘sabotage’ lice controls
Salmon farms have lodged 210 appeals against controls on lice infestations imposed by the Scottish Government’s environment watchdog.
Study to gauge impacts of gamebirds on Scotland’s native species to go ahead
A study to determine the impacts of pheasants and red-legged partridges on Scotland’s environment and native species is set to commence this year.
Scots trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally”
Scots trainers racing greyhounds in England are transporting dogs “illegally” and councils are failing to ensure they comply with animal welfare regulations.
More than 100 environmental breaches at fish farms
Fish farms have broken environmental rules more than 100 times in the last two years, according to Scottish Government regulators.
NatureScot axes free service for people needing advice on bats
NatureScot, Scotland's nature agency, will end its free bat advice service, sparking fears of illegal bat roost destruction by "desperate homeowners".
