I don't see a problem with pulling the inspectors. In a time when there is too much government spending we can't complain at every spot they decide to spend less on.
Hope I'll be able to raise my own birds like you are doing Cadams. It isn't an option right now though, and will never be a viable option for everyone, so sure do hope people complain when a department is not doing their job.
Saw two chicken trucks pass by today. Mmm-mm, feces smeared gasping birds, not all of which could stand. XP