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To: The Rt Hon George Eustice MP
Barbed wire fencing
Ban the use of barbed wire fencing adjacent to public spaces where pets, such as dogs, and children can unnecessarily cut and injure themselves.
Why is this important?
Recently walked along the disused railway track in West Meon following the Valley Trail (https://www.hants.gov.uk/thingstodo/countryside/finder/meonvalleytrail) and my friendly dog chased a squirrel off one side of the path. He ran through an unnecessary barbed wire fence ripping flesh off both front legs and requiring immediate veterinary care. These fences do not stop animals getting through to private spaces (so ineffective if small grazing live stock are being protected) but instead will cause injury and in some cases a slow and painful death as infection spreads over coming weeks if not treated.
