Scientists have known for years that most TB transmission occurs between cattle, but the idea was hard to mainstream because news coverage kept focusing on badgers. So it’s a big win to so far see no pictures of badgers in today’s press
The new bTB strategy is published! Key points: (1) most cattle get TB from other cattle, so most recommendations target cattle; (2) cattle vaccine rollout by 2030; (3) farmers & vets empowered to improve cattle testing; (4) badger vaccination in priority areas & an end to badger culling
Here is something I’m proud of: www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
www.theguardian.com
Targeted vaccination and improved testing planned as part of drive to eradicate disease by 2038
