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Rice breast disease in ducks – how you can help What is sarcocystosis? Sarcocystosis, or ‘rice breast’ disease of ducks, is caused by the parasite Sarcocystis spp and seems to be on the rise in the UK. The parasite has a relatively complex life cycle using birds as an intermediate host and
BASC and the Waterfowlers’ Network are monitoring the breeding success and usage of artificial duck nest structures. We are calling on members and the wider shooting community to make, erect and record usage of artificial duck nests, in the hope we can improve breeding success across the species’ flyway.
Shooting leases and shooting agreements To secure your shooting opportunity, BASC strongly recommends that you take out a lease or shooting agreement with your landlord. This may seem a little over the top for a small or informal shoot – but having a written agreement in place protects both you