Northern Ireland
Badger Group
The Northern Ireland Badger Group is an independent, not-for-profit initiative which aims to promote the understanding, protection and welfare of badgers. It opposes all inhumane acts against badgers including digging, baiting, gassing and snaring.
Agriculture Minister plans badger cull
Michelle Gildernew has announced a bovine TB Strategy which includes a badger prevalence
study and plans for a ‘badger removal’ trial. This move is taken against the best
available expert advice and is seen by many as a ‘back door’ cull. More
Click here to register your objection to a cull now!
Visit this excellent website www.badgersandtb.com
NEW REPORT - Badgers and Bovine Tuberculosis in Northern Ireland
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Much of the information that has been placed in the public domain about badgers and
bovine TB is based on speculation, hearsay, ignorance or self-interest. This report
summarises important information about badgers and their relationship with bovine
TB. It sets out to bring balance to the debate and provide an informed overview of
the issues relating to badgers and their relevance to bovine TB in cattle in a Northern
Ireland context.
