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  • Ask Defra your questions about the badger cull

    Defra’s Chief Scientist Professor Ian Boyd and Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens answered questions about the badger cull pilots  live on Twitter on Wednesday…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Only by working together will we eradicate bovine TB

    In England we already have tough measures that are helping stop the spread of bovine TB. We restrict cattle movement, regularly administer robust…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth bust: The Telegraph suggests people won’t be safe when walking dogs at night during any pilot badger culls.

    The public's safety is vital and anyone taking part in the cull must consider the safety of their operations at all times.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England

    Following the review of the Bovine TB Eradication Group for England (TBEG), Jim Paice today announced a new Bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England (TBEAG).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Strengthened cattle controls to help eradicate bovine TB

    Measures to reduce the risk of bovine TB being spread between cattle are to be strengthened as part of the Government's plan to eradicate the disease in England.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Farming sector: earned recognition and responsibility

    Why the government is committed to 'earned recognition' as a principle that should be applied more widely than just farm regulation.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth bust: Observer and BBC report claims on badger culling

    Culling will only take place in the localised areas where it will make a difference.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Introduction to the Animal Health and Welfare Board of England

    How the AHWBE can help build trust between government and animal keepers and farmers and form a working partnership at all levels.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Pilot areas confirmed

    Two areas in West Gloucestershire and West Somerset have been selected as the most suitable to pilot controlled shooting of badgers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Update on measures to tackle Bovine TB

    The two pilots will be closely managed and monitored to examine how safe, effective and humane a method this is.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New video to help farmers reduce TB risks

    Farmers will be able to access advice on reducing the risks of cattle contracting TB from wildlife through a new online video, released today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Next steps to tackle bovine TB in England

    Measures to tackle the devastating effect of bovine tuberculosis in England were announced by Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    We have consistently said that we have yet to make a decision after the consultation on badger control.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Milk from cows testing positive for tuberculosis (TB)

    Defra will examine the report's many recommendations and publish an initial response in the autumn and a full response in the New Year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution annual event

    Jim Paice’s speech at the Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution annual event.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    Research shows the positive effects of badger culling can last for a long time and that an initial negative effect disappeared relatively quickly.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cattle testing positive for TB to be DNA tagged

    Cattle testing positive for Bovine TB are to be DNA tagged to further strengthen controls preventing spread of the disease.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during January 2011

    Compensation payable during January 2011, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during December 2010

    Compensation payable during December 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New support for TB-hit farmers

    TB affected cattle farmers can access free support from the Farm Crisis Network on the financial and business implications of an outbreak.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government