The Westminster Government has culled over 143,000 badgers in England since 2013 as the primary method of controlling bovine Tuberculosis in cattle. It claims this approach is working.

However, a new scientific paper, published in the Veterinary Record, has rigorously analysed government bTB surveillance data between 2009 and 2020. The paper concludes that culling badgers has had no effect on reducing bovine TB in cattle. Instead, incidences of bTB reduction were due to cattle measures implemented either before the cull ever began, or during the cull period.

Defra states this conclusion is based on a 'manipulation' of data and doesn't reflect the reality of the situation.

Who is right, and what does the new study mean for the future of bTB management?

Join us for this important webinar as two of the paper's authors, Mark Jones and Tom Langton, discuss the research and surrounding issues. The panel will be led by Badger Trust Exec Director Peter Hambly, and also include Professor Paul Torgerson.

We also hope to have representation from a Government perspective, and are awaiting a further update on attendance after an initial acknowledgement of the invite.

This is an open webinar for all who wish to hear more about the paper.

Please note: The Zoom Webinar link will be provided a couple of days in advance of the event. This is for your use only (per household). If you have friends, family or colleagues who want to join us please pass the registration link to them so they can register for their own place.

*Registration ends 30 minutes before the event starts*.

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