From Iain Climie
You report the high environmental cost of meat (13 September, p 28). Vast numbers of animals are killed worldwide as pests, or culled on environmental grounds. I admit that the “Multiple McLocust” may not be a marketing dream, and Australia’s cane toads are unfortunately toxic, but rabbits are an under-used resource. Before anyone complains too much, they should review other attempts at control. Introduced predators (foxes and cats) found local marsupials easier prey, while myxomatosis and calcivirus hardly represent a morally superior solution.
Whitchurch, Hampshire, UK
