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<p>While some people consider snares to be an inhumane and unnecessary means of trapping
wild animals, others maintain they are an essential tool in controlling foxes and
rabbits.</p><p> </p><p>There is a code of practice for the use of snares to control
foxes in England which sets out clear principles for the legal and humane use of snares,
using evidence from snare-use research to improve their deployment and design. The
Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 also prohibits the use of self-locking snares and
the setting of any type of snare in places where they are likely to catch certain
non-target animals such as badgers. It also requires snares to be inspected on a daily
basis.</p><p> </p><p>However, when used improperly, snares can cause immense suffering
to both target and non-target animals including pet cats and dogs. The use of snares
is therefore an issue we are looking at closely as part of our continued drive to
maintain the highest animal welfare standards in the world.</p><p> </p><p>Through
the Government’s Animal Action for Welfare Plan, published in May of this year, we
are looking at whether changes need to be made to reflect concerns raised.</p>
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