Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Starting in 2030, cattle in England will be vaccinated against tuberculosis as part of a new strategy to eliminate the disease by 2038. This plan replaces the badger cull, which ended in 2029, with expanded badger vaccination efforts. The shift focuses on reducing transmission between cattle through improved testing, targeted vaccination, and measures to limit the spread of the disease through cattle trading. The approach aims to address the high economic and emotional costs of the disease while seeking a more effective and widely supported solution.
Starting in 2030, cattle in England will be vaccinated against tuberculosis, and the badger cull will end by 2029.
This shift aims to reduce the economic and emotional toll on farmers, cut costs for taxpayers, and address a long-standing controversy over badger culling.
The plan reflects collaboration between farmers, scientists, and officials, offering a hopeful, practical approach to solving a complex environmental and agricultural challenge.
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