23 NOVEMBER 1929, Page 30

Country Life

SILVER FOXES.

It is now established beyond any reasonable doubt that fur-, farming will soon be extended into a British business of con- siderable dimensions. It is of some special interest to the Spectator, because, if properly regulated, it may mark a step towards the ideal of humaner treatment of animals. It may lead directly to the diminution of the cruelties of trapping ; and on this ground alone demands our attention and in- sistence on wise regulation and inspection. The industry has peculiar interest also on its own account—to the naturalist, to individual men and women who seek an additional liveli- hood, and to all who wish to increase production within their country.