Animals (Wildlife & Pets)

Incidents of suspected poisoning of animals in Scotland involving;

n	Wild birds and mammals
n	Companion animals
n	Livestock
n	Honeybees

should be notified to the WIIS scheme operated at SASA on behalf of the Scottish Government.

Samples may be submitted to the scheme by;

n	direct submission to the SASA laboratory
n	submission to the nearest Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate Area Office
n	via the regional SAC Veterinary Investigation Laboratories
n	submissions from Police Wildlife Officers
n	through informal partner organisations such as the RSPB and SSPCA

Contact

Scottish Government Rural Payments and Inspections Directorate - Area Office


In the case of pets, ask your veterinary practice to refer the carcase, or relevant samples, to the local Veterinary Investigation Centre of the Scottish Agricultural College. (Other animals may also be submitted via this route).

Contact Points

Campaign against the illegal poisoning of animals

A government led campaign aimed at protecting some of the rarest birds of prey and wildlife, and safeguarding domestic animals established in 1991. Members of the public can report suspicions of illegal poisoning (abuse of pesticides) on a free phone number (0800 321 600). In Scotland this number is linked to the SASA laboratory during working hours, and out of hours messages can be recorded.

Useful Links

PSD provide information on pesticides, animal poisoning, and the Campaign Against Illegal Poisoning of Animals

General information on reporting other types of pesticide incidents is available from HSE

Environmental contamination incidents in Scotland should be reported to SEPA
Pollution Hotline 0800 80 70 60