| Old Codger 2008-02-19, 3:25 am |
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http://www.badger.org.uk/Content/Home.asp
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The Badger Trust promotes the conservation and welfare of badgers and
the protection of their setts and habitats. We are the leading voice
for badgers and represent and support around 80 local voluntary badger
groups. The Badger Trust provides expert advice on all badger issues
and works closely with MPs, the police and other conservation and
welfare organisations.
NFU President challenged to explain the "morality" of killing badgers
The Badger Trust today challenged NFU President Peter Kendall to
explain how his union's demand for a massive cull of badgers is
"moral".
http://www.badger.org.uk/_Attachmen...rces/204_S4.pdf
Ireland: Bovine TB climbs by 13% despite badger massacre
Bovine TB has increased by 13% in just one year in the Republic of
Ireland[1], despite the most sustained programme of badger
extermination ever undertaken in Western Europe, the Badger Trust
revealed today. Yet in Northern Ireland, where no badgers are being
killed, the disease continues to decline.
http://www.badger.org.uk/_Attachmen...rces/203_S4.pdf
NFU misunderstands bovine TB research - again!
The Badger Trust today mocked the NFU for failing to understand the
latest research into the spread of bovine TB by cattle.
http://www.badger.org.uk/_Attachmen...rces/201_S4.pdf
Local cattle movements do spread bovine TB, says new report
New research published today[1] reveals that recorded local cattle
movements are responsible for at least 16% of bovine TB outbreaks.
http://www.badger.org.uk/_Attachmen...rces/200_S4.pdf
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