Al available science indicates that badgers have little if anything to do with bovine TB in cattle, writes Lesley Docksey. This is reflected in Wales's consultation on its 'refreshed TB Eradication Programme'. We must hope that Northern Ireland's bTB Eradication Strategy will be equally science based - and ready to campaign hard if it relies on cruel, ineffective and expensive badger culls.
… Badger cull free TB eradication in Wales and … it! Lesley Docksey | 6th December 2016 News Badgers Science Health UK Northern Ireland … Al available science indicates that badgers have little if anything to do with …
The Badger Trust' is in the Court of Appeal today, making its case that the 2014 'trial' badger cull is unlawful, writes Dominic Dyer. But beyond that, the entire culling policy is driven by politics, not science, and is doomed to failure. It's time for Cameron to harness his 'big society' to apply a genuine solution: badger vaccination.
… Unlawful, ineffective, toxic: the badger cull must end - vaccination is the … 10th October 2014 News Natural World Politics Badgers badger-its-your-fault-cut.jpg Never mind the …
The government / NFU badger culling policy is based on a single study, the Randomised Badger Culling Trials (RBCT), which found that area-wide badger killing reduced TB 'breakdowns' in cattle herds. But a robust reanalysis of the RBCT data reveals that culling is entirely ineffective, writes Tom Langton. The only scientifically valid conclusion is that culling badgers has no effect on TB in cattle. Defra and Natural England must think again!
… - fake science set to kill 100,000 English badgers Tom Langton | 13th April 2017 News Badgers Science Health Farming Politics UK England badger-rifle-tl-cut.jpg The government / NFU …
We know the outcome of Defra's latest 'public consultation' on killing badgers long before the results have even been analysed, writes Lesley Docksey. Environment secretary Andrea Leadsom has already promised farmers to extend the cull 'even further' - although it brings no proven benefits. Welcome to the new world of 'alternative facts' that's driving UK government policy.
… and the 'fiction' into science: England's badger cull Lesley Docksey | 27th February 2017 News Badgers UK England Politics Health Science Natural World Farming badger-cut.jpg We know the outcome of Defra's …
A scientific paper published today says badger persecution may be one of the reasons for the persistence of bovine TB hotspots, writes Oliver Tickell. A further finding is that the main risk factors for bTB are all to do with cattle - not badgers at all.
… Do not disturb! Persecuting badgers may perpetuate TB hotspots Oliver … August 2015 News Farming UK Ireland Science Badgers badger-sett-cut.jpg A scientific paper …
Following new research showing that even culling a single badger from a family can cause a 'perturbation' that spreads TB, a new call has gone out on farmers to give up on culling, and 'go badger friendly' to control the disease.
… HSI calls on farmers - 'go badger-friendly' to control bovine TB Lesley Docksey | 10th June 2014 News Badgers UK Natural World Health Farming badger-family-cut.jpg Following new research …
Following last winter's severe flooding in SW England, the Government has refused to assess how badly badgers suffered - even though local populations could have crashed. If the cull goes ahead, badgers could be wiped out of some areas altogether.
… Cull could put flood-struck badgers 'at risk of local extinction' The Ecologist | 2nd June 2014 News UK Badgers Natural World Health Water Flooding badger-floods-cut.jpg Following last winter's …
England is about to extend its badger cull policy to five new areas of the country, proving that only that science is a dead letter to May's conservative government as it was to Cameron's. While bovine TB infections in cattle rise in the existing cull areas, Wales has just achieved a cull-free 14% reduction.
… England's £100m badger cull extensions condemned The Ecologist | 23rd August 2016 News Badgers Natural World Science Politics Health Food Farming England Wales UK badger-cut.jpg England is about to extend its …
The government's decision of extend the badger cull to Dorset, and persist with the Somerset and Gloucestershire culls, is 'completely irrational', say badger protection groups - and now they intend to prove it in a High Court legal action, forcing an end to the killing.
… Brian May: I'll take Dorset badger cull to the High Court The Ecologist | 30th August 2015 News Law Badgers Mammals UK Hunting badger-march-cut.jpg This cull is not the …
The Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and Imperial College London say culling means infected badgers travel further as neighbouring setts are killed.
… Badger cull 'made TB crisis worse' Nina Massey | 9th October 2019 News Badger Cull TB Food And Farming Science & … College London say culling means infected badgers travel further as neighbouring setts …
England's 2013 badger culls collapsed in chaos - a severe blow to Owen Paterson and his Department, Defra. Now Lesley Docksey lifts the lid on the disgraceful fiasco to expose Paterson's fantasy world of 'science' ...
… Failure upon failure - the collapse of the badger culls Lesley Docksey | 18th December 2013 News Badgers Farming Politics Badger Cull DEFRA badger-girls.png England's …
England's 2014 badger cull has failed to meet key targets for effectiveness with such low numbers of animals shot that TB spread is likely to be increased. But Defra boss Liz Truss insists the cull will go on regardless.
… 2014 badger cull failed - but the cull goes on Oliver Tickell | 18th December 2014 News Badgers Natural World Health Hunting UK badgers-tim-brookes-cut.jpg England's 2014 …
A growing number of farmers are now questioning the nature of the cull and its effectiveness. And some are blaming poor biosecurity and intensive farming for the spread of TB in the UK cattle herd. Andrew Wasley and Sarah Stirk report
… Badger cull a PR disaster for UK countryside, … | 18th June 2013 News News Food And Farming Badgers Milk Dairy Animal Health Investigation … countryside. But the mound is actually a badger sett. Home to an unknown number of the …
Cull branded 'farce' after marksmen seek extensions to kill the minimum number of badgers required
… 'Badgers are moving the goalposts' says Owen … The Guardian | 9th October 2013 News Badger Cull Wildlife RSPCA badger.jpg Natural England is expected to rule …
Number 10 is seeking an 'escape plan' for a badger cull gone disastrously wrong under Owen Paterson's direction. Lesley Docksey reports on a likely end to the cull - and to Paterson's ministerial role.
… Number 10's badger cull 'escape plan' - Paterson doomed? … | 18th January 2014 News Natural World Badgers Politics UK badger-bating.png Number 10 is seeking an …
The Government must release key documents about its secret development of England's badger cull with the National Farmers Union. The Upper Tribunal ruled that the public interest would be served by a full disclosure.
… Badger Trust wins 'right to know' about badger cull development The Ecologist | 1st August 2014 News Badgers Law Farming Politics UK badgers-tim-brookes-cut.jpg The Government …
The Government has refused to publish its report on the cost effectiveness of England's badger cull because it is 'still in draft form'. Campaigners say the real reason is that it reveals the cull to be cruel, ineffective and incredibly expensive.
… In the dark: badger cull cost-benefit report is state … secret The Ecologist | 2nd November 2015 News Badgers Farming Natural World Politics UK badger-dark.jpg The Government has refused to …
The Court of Appeal last month ruled that England's Badger cull is lawful despite the lack of independent supervision. But on the eve of a fresh Parliamentary debate, and with public opinion backing the badgers all the way, the Badger Trust is the clear winner where it really matters - in public hearts and minds.
… Badger Trust claims victory in the court of … The Ecologist | 3rd November 2014 News Badgers Farming Natural World Politics Law badgers-tim-brookes-cut.jpg The Court of …
England's 2015 trial badger cull will be moved to summer, writes Damian Carrington - when cubs are numerous and easy to shoot. The surprise move follows 2014's failed autumn culls, which missed their minimum kill targets.
… Badger cubs to be shot in new 'summer cull' … the Guardian | 10th December 2014 News Badgers Hunting Natural World UK badger-cub-se-england-cut.jpg England's 2015 …
Badger baiting is as popular as ever - and the true scale of the crime remains unknown, according to an investigation by BBC Wales. The Investigates programme infiltrated a gang over a six month period to expose its cruel and illegal activity, writes CATHERINE HARTE
… Badger baiting network exposed by BBC Wales … Catherine Harte | 8th June 2018 News Badger Baiting BBC Wales RSPCA digging_07.jpg Badger baiting is as popular as ever - and the …
Of 5,500 badgers to be shot during the pilot culls, only 240 will be independently monitored for humaneness, it has emerged. And just 4 Natural England officials will oversee the killing in Gloucestershire and Somerset
… Badgers: the truth behind the cull Dominic Dyer | 12th August 2013 News Badger Cull Wildlife Food And Farming Comment TB Dairy Farming Politics badger.jpg Of 5,500 badgers to be shot during …
The government failed to report 118 alleged crimes to police, leading to a delayed and flawed police investigation.
… Unsolved badger deaths: cover-up or failure? Anna Dale … Rights Animal Welfare. Science & Systems badger_09a_3.jpg The government failed to … into the alleged illegal killing of 118 badgers by a farmer in a badger cull zone. The …