Cattle in England to get tuberculosis vaccine from 2030 as badger cull to end
Targeted vaccination and improved testing planned as part of drive to eradicate disease by 2038 Cattle will be vaccinated against tuberculosis from 2030 as a “gamechanging” part of a new strategy to drive eradication of the disease in England by 2038. In parallel, the last badger culls are expected to end by 2029, with vaccination of badgers expanded. More than 20,000 infected cattle are slaughtered each year, costing taxpayers £100m and inflicting a heavy toll on affected fa
England plans to begin vaccinating cattle against tuberculosis in 2030 as a key component of a new strategy aimed at eradicating the disease by 2038. This initiative will be accompanied by an expansion of badger vaccination programs, with the final badger culls anticipated to conclude by 2029. The current approach, which includes culling badgers and slaughtering infected cattle, has resulted in significant financial costs and emotional distress for farmers. Over 20,000 cattle are culled annually, costing the government approximately £100 million, while badger culling since 2013 has resulted in the death of around 250,000 animals at a cost of £60 million.
This shift in strategy marks a significant change in how bovine tuberculosis is managed, moving away from widespread culling towards vaccination for both cattle and badgers, potentially offering a more humane and cost-effective long-term solution.
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