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  • Bovine TB eradication programme: letter from the European Commission to Owen Paterson

    An update on the bovine tuberculosis (bTB) eradication programme 2013.

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  • Myth Bust: Sunday Times claim that badger cull trials will be extended nationwide

    No one wants to kill badgers - we want to see healthy badgers thriving alongside healthy cattle.

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

  • Badger cull to proceed next year

    The National Farmers Union (NFU) have written to Environment Secretary Owen Paterson to request that the pilot badger culls in West Somerset…

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

  • Myth bust: vaccinating cattle against bovine TB

    The myth: In an article in the Mail on Sunday on 21 October, Brian May claims that the UK can already vaccinate cattle against TB if it wants…

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

  • Cattle movement controls and surveillance strengthened to tackle bovine TB

    Tighter control measures to reduce the risk of bovine TB spreading between cattle are to be introduced as part of the drive to eradicate the…

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

  • 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