Frustration as Government abandons evidence-based policy in badger cull phase out

Defras new Bovine Tuberculosis (bTB) policy has ignored science and evidence and will jeopardise ability to control disease, NFU deputy president, Stuart Roberts, has warned.

Hannah Binns
News Reporter
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Frustration as Government abandons evidence-based policy in badger cull phase out

"Every farmer wants to make this strategy a success and ensure it delivers a TB-free England. "However, the pursuit of unproven and untested methods, such as badger and cattle vaccinations, is irresponsible...

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