Bovine TB: future badger control policy and cattle measure proposals
Applies to England
Detail of feedback received
Thank you to everyone who responded to this consultation. We received 3,234 responses.
Due to the General Election on 4 July 2024 and the subsequent change in government, the publication of a summary of responses has been delayed. We expect to publish a summary of responses in autumn 2024.
Consultation description
We want to know what you think about proposals to introduce a targeted badger intervention policy.
Badger culling would remain an option in areas where there is evidence to support that it’s needed. This would be where there are both of the following:
- high levels of infection in cattle
- evidence suggesting badgers are part of the local disease problem
In these targeted areas, culling would continue until the disease situation has improved, based on an annual review by the UK’s chief veterinary officer.
Badger vaccination would then be used to ensure the results achieved through culling are maintained. This will prevent the return of disease in these areas.
We would also like your views on publishing animal-level bovine TB risk information on the ibTB mapping app. This would support responsible cattle movements and purchases.
Updates to this page
Last updated 5 August 2024 + show all updates
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Added notification of delay in publication.
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We have extended the closing date for this consultation to 13 May 2024.
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Closing date of the consultation is 22 April, not 22 March 2024 as first stated.
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First published.