§ Mr. Leighasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what advice his Department is giving to farmers about the treatment of livestock and poultry in hot weather.
§ Mrs. FennerI am aware of the problems that hot weather can bring for farm livestock and poultry. Each spring my Department issues a press release which draws farmers' attention to these problems and suggests ways to overcome them. I shall arrange for a copy of this year's press release to be placed in the Library of the House. Also during the summer, as part of their advisory role, members of the state veterinary service make arrangements to visit those premises considered to be at risk.