Btw, it's unsurprising to see that the RSPCA is behind all this. Take a look at their latest antics: http://aljahom.wordpress.com/2010/07/31/ahhh-the-rspca-again/
My late father-in-law had 200 head of dairy cattle. Cows go lame, even when they're cared for with diligence and love (and he knew no other way), and when this happened he'd bring the sick ones in to a paddock by the farmhouse so that he could keep a close eye on them. The local RSPCA busybodies would make a point of hammering on his door claiming they had police powers to seize his herd and have him arrested for neglect. If you're going to give money to an animal charity, then think very carefully about which one you wish to support...
My late father-in-law had 200 head of dairy cattle. Cows go lame, even when they're cared for with diligence and love (and he knew no other way), and when this happened he'd bring the sick ones in to a paddock by the farmhouse so that he could keep a close eye on them. The local RSPCA busybodies would make a point of hammering on his door claiming they had police powers to seize his herd and have him arrested for neglect. If you're going to give money to an animal charity, then think very carefully about which one you wish to support...