Hafren Veterinary Services (Powys)

Hafren is “a long-established veterinary practice in Powys with branches in Newtown, Llanidloes, Crossgates and Knighton that has served the local large and small animal community for over 100 years.” Why would a vet practice – the one place you should be certain loves and respects animals – ever be listed on this site, you might ask? Sadly, as anyone with experience with the hunting world, the badger cull, and the shooting industry will know, not all vets think like we do about animals. Under “Game Bird Services” Hafren writes “We have been heavily involved in the game bird industry and have offered game bird veterinary services since 2008. We are proud to look after some of the largest and best game farms within the UK. We have experience in parent flock, hatchery and rearing management.” In other words, being paid to keep them alive until they can be shot…