FISH AND LIVESTOCK
Sta,—I was much interested in the letter which appeared in one of your recent issues by Mr. J. P. Brander, as I am a member of the Wye Board of Conservators. I agree with your correspondent who states that the matter was " deserving of serious investigation." The sources of the following rivers are in Wales—the Wye, Severn, Dee and others. These flew into England ; consequently salmon and other freshwater fish return to the sources of these rivers to spawn early in November. During this period (close season) large numbers are caught illicitly ; some of these immature fish are " smoked " for human consumption and others go to pigs and poultry. The effect of this food upon the bacon and eggs produces disastrous results, as they are then not edible. The fishy flavour is noticeable and objectionable to most people. I am of the opinion that the above form of food if given to other animals or birds would be a failure if used for human consumption. I have used fish food for feeding
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