The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is investigating the use of unlawful baits and related dog deaths at Cobar.
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Part of the inquiry is focused on the use of strychnine in baits at one private property, the EPA reported on Wednesday.
Strychnine is a highly toxic and restricted pesticide.
A photo of a NSW EPA officer “recovering suspected poisoned material” as part of the investigation was posted to social media by the authority on Tuesday.
The EPA provided more details in response to an inquiry from the Daily Liberal, with advice to dog owners.
“The EPA investigation is ongoing with the assistance of local police,” an EPA spokesperson said.
“We encourage dog owners to be mindful of any foreign objects while they walk their dogs and report any suspicious objects to the EPA.
“It is important for members of the public not to directly handle any suspicious material as strychnine is highly toxic to both animals and humans.”
The EPA has encouraged anyone with information to call the Environment Line on 131 555.
“The EPA appreciates information from the public,” the spokesperson said.
Anyone who suspected their dog had consumed bait should contact their vet immediately.
The use of pesticides and baits is restricted according to the Pesticide Control Order.
Some baits - including 1080 baits and strychnine - can only be used by people with appropriate authorisation, the EPA reports.
More information is available on the EPA website here.
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I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
I have been a journalist for more than a decade and in that time I have been keeping Daily Liberal readers up to date about issues affecting them and what's happening in their community. Throughout my career I have covered a range of rounds and most recently I have been focusing on the business round.
