Information released on 08 May 2009

Summary of information requested

Information regarding suspected big cat or unidentified predators kills of livestock or other animals, investigated by the VLA since 1998.

How confident was the VLA that the unidentified kills of livestock or other animals were by so-called big cats?

What further enquiries were recommended in relation to the amount of unidentified deaths of livestock?

Information released

Details of post mortem examinations are provided in the form of a spreadsheet. Cases where forensic samples were sent elsewhere, together with the date, are stated in the comments and conclusions textbox.