REFORMS of our antiquated 97-year-old animal quarantine laws are long overdue.

It's 25 years since we experienced a rabies scare in this country and with major advances in science technology since, the myths and cobwebs in should be blown aside.

EVAN WILLIAMS, Carr Meadow, Clayton-le-Woods, Preston.

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