Support for badgers as Chris Packham shares his plan to end the cull with Defra Secretary of State
- Badger Trust Staff Team
- Nov 7, 2024
- 2 min read
Badger Trust charity calls on Minister to get a grip on the government’s bTB policy and stop the badger slaughter.
Chris Packham OBE reports that he had a ‘good meeting’ with Defra Secretary of State, Steve Reed MP. He shared his plan outlining solutions to end the badger cull, drafted after consultation with scientists and researchers. The pair also discussed the UK’s ongoing water quality issues.
Peter Hambly, Chief Executive of Badger Trust, commented:
“Badger Trust welcomes the meeting between the Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed MP and nature expert Chris Packham OBE, which included discussions on the continuing unnecessary slaughter of thousands of badgers.
This government concedes that the badger cull is ineffective in dealing with bovine TB. We urge the Secretary of State to get a grip on this policy, end the badger cull as soon as possible and introduce an effective and cattle-based solution that works.”
Tackling Bovine TB Together
Chris Packham’s plan is a welcome addition to the increasing calls from all sectors to end the badger cull. It follows the publication of Badger Trust’s extensive report, ‘Tackling Bovine TB Together: Towards Sustainable, Scientific and Effective bTB Solutions’ earlier this year.
The badger charity’s well-supported report sets out clear, evidence-based recommendations for tackling the disease together and protecting our natural world. It highlights a collaborative approach to dealing with bovine TB as effectively as possible.
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