Beef
Study: Current interventions 'may not' be sufficient for TB eradication
A new study highlights that badger vaccination, in combination with the cattle test-and-removal programme, can reduce bovine tuberculosis (TB) but...
Badger Vaccination
Rural Life
Farmer-led TB study shows badger vaccination is 'achievable'
A farmer-led study based in Cornwall has found that badger vaccination for bovine tuberculosis (TB) is “practically achievable”. The report was...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Beef
TB: 'Underwhelming' wildlife programme 'continuing to fail farmers'
The wildlife control and research programme under the TB Eradication Programme is “continuing to fail farmers”, the Irish Cattle and...
Rural Life
Badger culling 'necessary until TB significantly reduced'
Some level of badger culling will remain necessary until TB levels have significantly reduced, according to Minister for Agriculture, Food...
Agri Politics
'No evidence of link between wild deer and spread of TB' - chief vet
No definitive evidence has been found that links deer to the spread of Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) in cattle, a senior...