Game Bird Health &
Welfare Scheme, Assured by Vets

A practical and cost-effective farm assurance scheme for the game sector that is written and delivered by vets to promote the Health & Welfare of game birds and to assure of best practice and food safety. 

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In 2022 a group of specialist Gamebird Vets from across the UK launched TRUSTED GAME, a simple audit-based scheme to ensure the health and welfare of gamebirds on Shoots and Game Farms.

  • “Having previously been with other audit schemes we found that Trusted Game was actually more stringent, relevant and practical. The Trusted Game audit also provided detailed veterinary advice which helped to motivate staff and drive improvements. We followed this advice and had the best rearing season we have ever had.”

    Frank Boddy | Leaseholder | Mountgarret Estate Shoot

  • “The Trusted Game audit immediately came across as more rigorous than other audits I have gone through, and by linking it to advice it was immediately more relevant and a great learning experience.”

    David Wiggins | Head Keeper | Englefield and also NGO regional Chairman for Hants and Berks

  • “Having been involved from the start I can testify to the effort and depth of investigation that has gone into developing Trusted Game from the start. Even when thinking you are doing well, a process like this can produce surprises and you tighten things up even more, which can only be good.”

    Paul Smith | Wealden Game Farms

  • “We need commonly accepted and high standards in rearing and release to help Gamedealers market the birds. Trusted Game to me is an essential part of that, and Vets are key as they are ideally placed; they know their clients, are trusted by their clients and their involvement gives confidence to the end consumer.”

    Steve Crouch | Chairs the National Gamedealers Association and custom hatches for clients

  • “It is a practicable and achievable audit and one where you are dealing with a qualified & regulated, as well as skilled and experienced contact who knows you and your business. However stuck in our ways we might be we can all keep learning and improving the way we rear and improve welfare and standards, and as importantly, be seen to be being proactive by our detractors and doing our best to safe guard our futures at the same time.”

    Tim Robbins | Third generation Gamefarmer who runs Holme Park Hatcheries.

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We should all be practising enhanced biosecurity and taking measures to prevent AI potentially being spread from one shoot to another by the movement of people. See @the_ngo_gamekeepers article for more details.
It is great to see all of the main game vets embracing Trusted Game around the UK! "In addition to providing veterinary services routine vet visits can support your membership with the Trusted Game Scheme, which ensures the health and welfare
What a fantastic time of year! We are still visiting sites and busy auditing, with the aim of improving standards and promoting best practices in the sector